FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DANIEL DRIVE

Carrying DANIEL DRIVE over DRAINAGE DITCH

450 FT N CARL AVE, Mobile, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DANIEL DRIVE

The DANIEL DRIVE bridge in Mobile, Alabama carries DANIEL DRIVE over DRAINAGE DITCH. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 332 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 29.0 metric tons.

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

How DANIEL DRIVE compares

▼ 9.3
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 34%
Lower load rating than 66% of Alabama bridges
502
Bridges in Mobile · 12 in Poor condition
DANIEL DRIVE 29.0 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.0 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 Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
332 vehicles/day
Structure Number
014003

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DANIEL 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 DANIEL 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 DANIEL DRIVE?

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

How often is DANIEL DRIVE inspected?

DANIEL 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 332 vehicles per day.

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

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

DANIEL DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DANIEL DRIVE?

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

How old is DANIEL DRIVE and does age affect safety?

DANIEL 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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