FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TAYLOR ROAD

Carrying TAYLOR ROAD over CREEK

2 MILE SOUTH U.S. 431, Madison, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
89 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TAYLOR ROAD

The TAYLOR ROAD bridge in Madison, Alabama carries TAYLOR ROAD over CREEK. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 16.3 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. 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 88.9 metric tons.

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

How TAYLOR ROAD compares

▲ 50.6
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of Alabama bridges
586
Bridges in Madison · 9 in Poor condition
TAYLOR ROAD 88.9 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.5
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
88.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2009
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
16.3 m (53 ft)
Deck Width
30.5 m (100 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
019648

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TAYLOR ROAD 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 TAYLOR ROAD 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 TAYLOR ROAD?

TAYLOR ROAD in Madison, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TAYLOR ROAD inspected?

TAYLOR ROAD'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 5,500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TAYLOR ROAD 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 TAYLOR ROAD?

TAYLOR ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 88.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TAYLOR ROAD?

TAYLOR ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is TAYLOR ROAD and does age affect safety?

TAYLOR ROAD 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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