FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SPRAGUE JCT. ROAD

Carrying SPRAGUE JCT. ROAD over DRAINAGE RELIEF

1.0 MI E US 331, Montgomery, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SPRAGUE JCT. ROAD

The SPRAGUE JCT. ROAD bridge in Montgomery, Alabama carries SPRAGUE JCT. ROAD over DRAINAGE RELIEF. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 51.8 meters (170 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 98 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure 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 29.2 metric tons.

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

How SPRAGUE JCT. ROAD compares

▼ 9.1
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 35%
Lower load rating than 65% of Alabama bridges
503
Bridges in Montgomery · 9 in Poor condition
SPRAGUE JCT. ROAD 29.2 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.1
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
51.8 m (170 ft)
Deck Width
9.7 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
98 vehicles/day
Structure Number
015459

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SPRAGUE JCT. ROAD 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 SPRAGUE JCT. ROAD 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 SPRAGUE JCT. ROAD?

SPRAGUE JCT. ROAD in Montgomery, Alabama has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SPRAGUE JCT. ROAD inspected?

SPRAGUE JCT. ROAD'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 98 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SPRAGUE JCT. ROAD 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 SPRAGUE JCT. ROAD?

SPRAGUE JCT. ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SPRAGUE JCT. ROAD?

SPRAGUE JCT. ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SPRAGUE JCT. ROAD and does age affect safety?

SPRAGUE JCT. ROAD was built in 1991, making it 35 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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