FOWLER ROAD
Carrying FOWLER ROAD over TRIB HUNTSVILLE SPR BR
WEST OF MILLS RD, Madison, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FOWLER ROAD
The FOWLER ROAD bridge in Madison, Alabama carries FOWLER ROAD over TRIB HUNTSVILLE SPR BR. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by NASA.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FOWLER ROAD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1975
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 7.6 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- NASA
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- DAPAMCRED0VBC57
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 FOWLER 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 FOWLER 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 FOWLER ROAD?
FOWLER ROAD in Madison, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FOWLER ROAD inspected?
FOWLER 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 2,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FOWLER ROAD 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 FOWLER ROAD?
FOWLER ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FOWLER ROAD?
FOWLER ROAD is owned and maintained by NASA.
How old is FOWLER ROAD and does age affect safety?
FOWLER ROAD was built in 1975, making it 51 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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