49TH STREET
Carrying 49TH STREET over I 59
JNT OF I59 * 49TH STREET, DeKalb, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 49TH STREET
The 49TH STREET bridge in DeKalb, Alabama carries 49TH STREET over I 59. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 19,258 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 49TH STREET compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2009
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 19,258 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 019459
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 49TH STREET 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 49TH STREET against other structures in DeKalb 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 49TH STREET?
49TH STREET in DeKalb, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 49TH STREET inspected?
49TH STREET'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 19,258 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 49TH STREET is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 49TH STREET?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for 49TH STREET.
Who is responsible for maintaining 49TH STREET?
Ownership is not specified for 49TH STREET in the NBI.
How old is 49TH STREET and does age affect safety?
49TH STREET was built in 2009, making it 17 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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