FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STRINGFIELD ROAD

Carrying STRINGFIELD ROAD over UN NAMED CREEK

1.2 MILE EAST OF HWY 53, Madison, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STRINGFIELD ROAD

The STRINGFIELD ROAD bridge in Madison, Alabama carries STRINGFIELD ROAD over UN NAMED CREEK. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,600 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.0 metric tons.

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

How STRINGFIELD ROAD compares

▲ 6.7
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 25%
Higher load rating than 75% of Alabama bridges
586
Bridges in Madison · 9 in Poor condition
STRINGFIELD ROAD 45.0 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
12.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
45.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1996
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.1 m (20 ft)
Deck Width
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
020738

How to read this record

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

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

How often is STRINGFIELD ROAD inspected?

STRINGFIELD 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 5,600 vehicles per day.

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

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

STRINGFIELD ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STRINGFIELD ROAD?

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

How old is STRINGFIELD ROAD and does age affect safety?

STRINGFIELD ROAD was built in 1996, making it 30 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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