FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EASTERN BYPASS

Carrying EASTERN BYPASS over PEAVEY CREEK

3 MILES EAST OF U.S. 431, Madison, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EASTERN BYPASS

The EASTERN BYPASS bridge in Madison, Alabama carries EASTERN BYPASS over PEAVEY CREEK. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 14.2 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,400 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How EASTERN BYPASS compares

▼ 5.6
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 44%
Lower load rating than 56% of Alabama bridges
586
Bridges in Madison · 9 in Poor condition
EASTERN BYPASS 32.7 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
13.1
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1999
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
14.2 m (47 ft)
Deck Width
27.1 m (89 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
018152

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EASTERN BYPASS 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 EASTERN BYPASS 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 EASTERN BYPASS?

EASTERN BYPASS in Madison, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EASTERN BYPASS inspected?

EASTERN BYPASS'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 10,400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EASTERN BYPASS 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 EASTERN BYPASS?

EASTERN BYPASS has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EASTERN BYPASS?

EASTERN BYPASS is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is EASTERN BYPASS and does age affect safety?

EASTERN BYPASS was built in 1999, making it 27 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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