FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PULASKI PIKE

Carrying PULASKI PIKE over DRY CREEK

500 FT N of Bob Wade LN, Madison, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
49 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PULASKI PIKE

The PULASKI PIKE bridge in Madison, Alabama carries PULASKI PIKE over DRY CREEK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,980 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.6 metric tons.

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

How PULASKI PIKE compares

▲ 10.3
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 20%
Higher load rating than 80% of Alabama bridges
586
Bridges in Madison · 9 in Poor condition
PULASKI PIKE 48.6 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
1.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
48.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.9 m (39 ft)
Deck Width
26.5 m (87 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
13,980 vehicles/day
Structure Number
018757

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PULASKI 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 PULASKI 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 PULASKI PIKE?

PULASKI PIKE in Madison, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PULASKI PIKE inspected?

PULASKI 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 13,980 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PULASKI PIKE 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 PULASKI PIKE?

PULASKI PIKE has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PULASKI PIKE?

PULASKI PIKE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is PULASKI PIKE and does age affect safety?

PULASKI PIKE was built in 1975, making it 51 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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