FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD MADISON PIKE

Carrying OLD MADISON PIKE over INDIAN CREEK

0.5 MILE EAST SLAUGHTER R, Madison, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD MADISON PIKE

The OLD MADISON PIKE bridge in Madison, Alabama carries OLD MADISON PIKE over INDIAN CREEK. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 7 sections, stretching 106.7 meters (350 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,000 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.0 metric tons.

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

How OLD MADISON PIKE compares

▼ 10.3
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 32%
Lower load rating than 68% of Alabama bridges
586
Bridges in Madison · 9 in Poor condition
OLD MADISON PIKE 28.0 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
52.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
9.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
28.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2015
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
7
Structure Length
106.7 m (350 ft)
Deck Width
20.9 m (69 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
14,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
019000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 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 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 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 14,000 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 28.0 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 2015, making it 11 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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