FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MONTLIMAR DRIVE

Carrying MONTLIMAR DRIVE over BOLTON BRANCH

0.3 MI N COTTAGE HILL RD, Mobile, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MONTLIMAR DRIVE

The MONTLIMAR DRIVE bridge in Mobile, Alabama carries MONTLIMAR DRIVE over BOLTON BRANCH. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 13.2 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 17,028 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 5/9. 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 20.1 metric tons.

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

How MONTLIMAR DRIVE compares

▼ 18.2
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Alabama bridges
502
Bridges in Mobile · 12 in Poor condition
MONTLIMAR DRIVE 20.1 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
31.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
12.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
13.2 m (43 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
17,028 vehicles/day
Structure Number
013975

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MONTLIMAR DRIVE 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 MONTLIMAR DRIVE against other structures in Mobile 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 MONTLIMAR DRIVE?

MONTLIMAR DRIVE in Mobile, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MONTLIMAR DRIVE inspected?

MONTLIMAR DRIVE'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 17,028 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MONTLIMAR DRIVE 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 MONTLIMAR DRIVE?

MONTLIMAR DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MONTLIMAR DRIVE?

MONTLIMAR DRIVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is MONTLIMAR DRIVE and does age affect safety?

MONTLIMAR DRIVE was built in 1986, making it 40 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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