HELTON DRIVE
Carrying HELTON DRIVE over COX CREEK
6// F N INT COX CREEK PKY, Lauderdale, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HELTON DRIVE
The HELTON DRIVE bridge in Lauderdale, Alabama carries HELTON DRIVE over COX CREEK. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 21.9 meters (72 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,510 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HELTON DRIVE compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1986
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 21.9 m (72 ft)
- Deck Width
- 36.9 m (121 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,510 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 014013
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HELTON 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 HELTON DRIVE against other structures in Lauderdale 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 HELTON DRIVE?
HELTON DRIVE in Lauderdale, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HELTON DRIVE inspected?
HELTON 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 7,510 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HELTON DRIVE 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 HELTON DRIVE?
HELTON DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HELTON DRIVE?
HELTON DRIVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is HELTON DRIVE and does age affect safety?
HELTON 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.
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