FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RICH. ARR. JR BLVD

Carrying RICH. ARR. JR BLVD over BRANCH

10TH AVE N * 36 TH, Jefferson, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RICH. ARR. JR BLVD

The RICH. ARR. JR BLVD bridge in Jefferson, Alabama carries RICH. ARR. JR BLVD over BRANCH. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 14.3 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,200 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked 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 31.8 metric tons.

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

How RICH. ARR. JR BLVD compares

▼ 6.5
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 42%
Lower load rating than 58% of Alabama bridges
885
Bridges in Jefferson · 19 in Poor condition
RICH. ARR. JR BLVD 31.8 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.8
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
11.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
31.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
14.3 m (47 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
013018

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RICH. ARR. JR BLVD 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 RICH. ARR. JR BLVD 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 RICH. ARR. JR BLVD?

RICH. ARR. JR BLVD in Jefferson, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RICH. ARR. JR BLVD inspected?

RICH. ARR. JR BLVD'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 12,200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RICH. ARR. JR BLVD 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 RICH. ARR. JR BLVD?

RICH. ARR. JR BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RICH. ARR. JR BLVD?

RICH. ARR. JR BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is RICH. ARR. JR BLVD and does age affect safety?

RICH. ARR. JR BLVD was built in 1983, making it 43 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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