FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 331

Carrying US 331 over STREAM

4.4 MI.S. OF AL 94 INTERS, Montgomery, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
77 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 331

The US 331 bridge in Montgomery, Alabama carries US 331 over STREAM. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1970, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,880 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 77.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US 331 compares

▲ 38.9
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 8%
Higher load rating than 92% of Alabama bridges
503
Bridges in Montgomery · 9 in Poor condition
US 331 77.2 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
77.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1928
Last Reconstructed
1970
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,880 vehicles/day
Structure Number
010126

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 331 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US 331 against other structures in Montgomery and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US 331?

US 331 in Montgomery, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 331 inspected?

US 331's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,880 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 331 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US 331?

US 331 has an NBI inventory load rating of 77.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 331?

US 331 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 331 and does age affect safety?

US 331 was built in 1928, making it 98 years old and last reconstructed in 1970.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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