FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CONSTITUTION AVE

Carrying CONSTITUTION AVE over FAY BRANCH

.210 MI FROM US 82, Elmore, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CONSTITUTION AVE

The CONSTITUTION AVE bridge in Elmore, Alabama carries CONSTITUTION AVE over FAY BRANCH. It was built in 2006, making it 20 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 21.6 meters (71 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.2 metric tons.

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

How CONSTITUTION AVE compares

▼ 5.1
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 49%
Lower load rating than 51% of Alabama bridges
169
Bridges in Elmore · 4 in Poor condition
CONSTITUTION AVE 33.2 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
33.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2006
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
21.6 m (71 ft)
Deck Width
12.4 m (41 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
020887

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) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CONSTITUTION AVE 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 CONSTITUTION AVE against other structures in Elmore 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 CONSTITUTION AVE?

CONSTITUTION AVE in Elmore, Alabama has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CONSTITUTION AVE inspected?

CONSTITUTION AVE'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 20 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CONSTITUTION AVE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CONSTITUTION AVE?

CONSTITUTION AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CONSTITUTION AVE?

CONSTITUTION AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is CONSTITUTION AVE and does age affect safety?

CONSTITUTION AVE was built in 2006, making it 20 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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