4TH ST SE
Carrying 4TH ST SE over CSX RR
0.1 MI E JCT US31 * US278, Cullman, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 4TH ST SE
The 4TH ST SE bridge in Cullman, Alabama carries 4TH ST SE over CSX RR. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 31.4 meters (103 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,970 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 4TH ST SE compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1993
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 31.4 m (103 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.8 m (65 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,970 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 015716
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 4TH ST SE 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 4TH ST SE against other structures in Cullman 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 4TH ST SE?
4TH ST SE in Cullman, Alabama has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 4TH ST SE inspected?
4TH ST SE'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 10,970 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 4TH ST SE 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 4TH ST SE?
4TH ST SE has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 4TH ST SE?
4TH ST SE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is 4TH ST SE and does age affect safety?
4TH ST SE was built in 1993, making it 33 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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