FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CLAY ST.

Carrying CLAY ST. over I65

0.1 MI.S.OF BELL ST, Montgomery, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: CLAY ST.

The CLAY ST. bridge in Montgomery, Alabama carries CLAY ST. over I65. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 77,500 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range.

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

How CLAY ST. compares

503
Bridges in Montgomery · 9 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
1973
Material
Steel
Avg Daily Traffic
77,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
010879

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CLAY ST. 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 CLAY ST. 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 CLAY ST.?

CLAY ST. in Montgomery, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CLAY ST. inspected?

CLAY ST.'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 77,500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CLAY ST. 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 CLAY ST.?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for CLAY ST..

Who is responsible for maintaining CLAY ST.?

Ownership is not specified for CLAY ST. in the NBI.

How old is CLAY ST. and does age affect safety?

CLAY ST. was built in 1973, making it 53 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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