FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BLUE SPRING RD

Carrying BLUE SPRING RD over PINHOOK CREEK

BLUE SPRING ROAD, Madison, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
69 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BLUE SPRING RD

The BLUE SPRING RD bridge in Madison, Alabama carries BLUE SPRING RD over PINHOOK CREEK. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1984, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,300 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 69.3 metric tons.

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

How BLUE SPRING RD compares

▲ 31.0
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of Alabama bridges
586
Bridges in Madison · 9 in Poor condition
BLUE SPRING RD 69.3 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
13.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
69.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1956
Last Reconstructed
1984
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
013127

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BLUE SPRING 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 BLUE SPRING 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 BLUE SPRING RD?

BLUE SPRING RD in Madison, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BLUE SPRING RD inspected?

BLUE SPRING 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 12,300 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BLUE SPRING RD 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 BLUE SPRING RD?

BLUE SPRING RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 69.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BLUE SPRING RD?

BLUE SPRING RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is BLUE SPRING RD and does age affect safety?

BLUE SPRING RD was built in 1956, making it 70 years old and last reconstructed in 1984.

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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