FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ALFORD AVE

Carrying ALFORD AVE over I - 65

I 65 * ALFORD AVE, Jefferson, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: ALFORD AVE

The ALFORD AVE bridge in Jefferson, Alabama carries ALFORD AVE over I - 65. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 120,680 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.

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

How ALFORD AVE compares

885
Bridges in Jefferson · 19 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
35.8
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
6.3
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Steel Continuous
Avg Daily Traffic
120,680 vehicles/day
Structure Number
010686

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ALFORD AVE 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 ALFORD AVE against other structures in Jefferson 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 ALFORD AVE?

ALFORD AVE in Jefferson, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ALFORD AVE inspected?

ALFORD AVE'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 120,680 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for ALFORD AVE?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for ALFORD AVE.

Who is responsible for maintaining ALFORD AVE?

Ownership is not specified for ALFORD AVE in the NBI.

How old is ALFORD AVE and does age affect safety?

ALFORD AVE was built in 1972, making it 54 years old.

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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