FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MCADORY SCHOOL RD

Carrying MCADORY SCHOOL RD over CREEK

1000' E OLD TUSC HWY, Jefferson, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
52 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MCADORY SCHOOL RD

The MCADORY SCHOOL RD bridge in Jefferson, Alabama carries MCADORY SCHOOL RD over CREEK. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,180 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by County 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 51.9 metric tons.

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

How MCADORY SCHOOL RD compares

▲ 13.6
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 17%
Higher load rating than 83% of Alabama bridges
885
Bridges in Jefferson · 19 in Poor condition
MCADORY SCHOOL RD 51.9 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
51.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,180 vehicles/day
Structure Number
013073

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MCADORY SCHOOL 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 MCADORY SCHOOL RD 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 MCADORY SCHOOL RD?

MCADORY SCHOOL RD in Jefferson, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MCADORY SCHOOL RD inspected?

MCADORY SCHOOL 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 5,180 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MCADORY SCHOOL 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 MCADORY SCHOOL RD?

MCADORY SCHOOL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MCADORY SCHOOL RD?

MCADORY SCHOOL RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MCADORY SCHOOL RD and does age affect safety?

MCADORY SCHOOL RD 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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