FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NORTH PLYMOUTH RD

Carrying NORTH PLYMOUTH RD over BRANCH

305 N PLYMOUTH RD, Madison, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NORTH PLYMOUTH RD

The NORTH PLYMOUTH RD bridge in Madison, Alabama carries NORTH PLYMOUTH RD over BRANCH. It was built in 1981, making it 45 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 6,400 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.3 metric tons.

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

How NORTH PLYMOUTH RD compares

▼ 3.0
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 46%
Higher load rating than 54% of Alabama bridges
586
Bridges in Madison · 9 in Poor condition
NORTH PLYMOUTH RD 35.3 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
35.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
012617

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NORTH PLYMOUTH RD 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 NORTH PLYMOUTH RD against other structures in Madison 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 NORTH PLYMOUTH RD?

NORTH PLYMOUTH RD in Madison, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NORTH PLYMOUTH RD inspected?

NORTH PLYMOUTH RD'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 6,400 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for NORTH PLYMOUTH RD?

NORTH PLYMOUTH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NORTH PLYMOUTH RD?

NORTH PLYMOUTH RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is NORTH PLYMOUTH RD and does age affect safety?

NORTH PLYMOUTH RD was built in 1981, making it 45 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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