FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HILDA DR

Carrying HILDA DR over WARES FERRY DITCH

0.8 MI N OF AVON RD, Montgomery, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
51 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HILDA DR

The HILDA DR bridge in Montgomery, Alabama carries HILDA DR over WARES FERRY DITCH. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 300 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 50.8 metric tons.

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

How HILDA DR compares

▲ 12.5
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 18%
Higher load rating than 82% of Alabama bridges
503
Bridges in Montgomery · 9 in Poor condition
HILDA DR 50.8 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
50.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
012379

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HILDA DR 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 HILDA DR 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 HILDA DR?

HILDA DR in Montgomery, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HILDA DR inspected?

HILDA DR'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 300 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HILDA DR 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 HILDA DR?

HILDA DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HILDA DR?

HILDA DR is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is HILDA DR and does age affect safety?

HILDA DR was built in 1980, making it 46 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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