OLD MADISON PIKE
Carrying OLD MADISON PIKE over CREEK
.5 MI WEST RIDEOUT RD, Madison, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD MADISON PIKE
The OLD MADISON PIKE bridge in Madison, Alabama carries OLD MADISON PIKE over CREEK. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.5 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 17,400 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 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 88.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD MADISON PIKE 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1988
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 7.5 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 17,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 014625
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 OLD MADISON PIKE 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 OLD MADISON PIKE 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 OLD MADISON PIKE?
OLD MADISON PIKE in Madison, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD MADISON PIKE inspected?
OLD MADISON PIKE'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 17,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD MADISON PIKE 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 OLD MADISON PIKE?
OLD MADISON PIKE has an NBI inventory load rating of 88.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD MADISON PIKE?
OLD MADISON PIKE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is OLD MADISON PIKE and does age affect safety?
OLD MADISON PIKE was built in 1988, making it 38 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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