AL0601 (OLD AL143)
Carrying AL0601 (OLD AL143) over CSX RAIL ROAD
1.4MI N. OF JACKSON ST., Montgomery, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: AL0601 (OLD AL143)
The AL0601 (OLD AL143) bridge in Montgomery, Alabama carries AL0601 (OLD AL143) over CSX RAIL ROAD. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1984, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 159.7 meters (524 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 62 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How AL0601 (OLD AL143) 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1937
- Last Reconstructed
- 1984
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 159.7 m (524 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 62 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 019818
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
AL0601 (OLD AL143) is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare AL0601 (OLD AL143) against other structures in Montgomery 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 AL0601 (OLD AL143)?
AL0601 (OLD AL143) in Montgomery, Alabama has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is AL0601 (OLD AL143) inspected?
AL0601 (OLD AL143)'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 62 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. AL0601 (OLD AL143) is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for AL0601 (OLD AL143)?
AL0601 (OLD AL143) has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining AL0601 (OLD AL143)?
AL0601 (OLD AL143) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is AL0601 (OLD AL143) and does age affect safety?
AL0601 (OLD AL143) was built in 1937, making it 89 years old and last reconstructed in 1984.
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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