FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HIGHLAND AVE

Carrying HIGHLAND AVE over ABANDONDED RR

200 FT E OF FOREST AVE, Montgomery, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HIGHLAND AVE

The HIGHLAND AVE bridge in Montgomery, Alabama carries HIGHLAND AVE over ABANDONDED RR. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 36.6 meters (120 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,000 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure 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 26.9 metric tons.

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

How HIGHLAND AVE compares

▼ 11.4
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Alabama bridges
503
Bridges in Montgomery · 9 in Poor condition
HIGHLAND AVE 26.9 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.8
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
26.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
36.6 m (120 ft)
Deck Width
24.4 m (80 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
013307

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HIGHLAND AVE 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 HIGHLAND AVE 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 HIGHLAND AVE?

HIGHLAND AVE in Montgomery, Alabama has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HIGHLAND AVE inspected?

HIGHLAND AVE'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 6,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HIGHLAND AVE 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 HIGHLAND AVE?

HIGHLAND AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HIGHLAND AVE?

HIGHLAND AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is HIGHLAND AVE and does age affect safety?

HIGHLAND AVE was built in 1984, making it 42 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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