State profile · Below median Poor share

Alabama bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and Poor-condition data for every public highway bridge in Alabama, based on the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

13,471
Public bridges
35.0%
Good condition
3.3%
Poor condition

Data updated May 2026

Total Bridges

13,471

Public highway bridges in Alabama

Good Condition

35.0%

4,721 bridges rated 7-9

-15.0pp vs 50% benchmark

Poor Condition

3.3%

451 bridges whose lowest applicable component is rated 0-4

-3.6pp vs national avg 7.0%

Alabama vs national bridge condition

Alabama - Good condition share 35.0%
National avg

Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).

Alabama - Poor-condition share 11.2%
National avg

Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.

Alabama vs nearby ranks

Adjacent states by Poor-condition share (lower share = better)

States are ranked by the share of bridges whose lowest applicable component rating is 4 or below. This describes recorded condition; it does not measure funding effectiveness or live crossing safety. States here sit immediately above and below Alabama on the same metric.

FL

Florida

2.75% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$12,892

VA

Virginia

3.03% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$14,122
Selected

AL

Alabama

3.35% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$13,471

MN

Minnesota

3.63% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$11,969

CT

Connecticut

3.95% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$4,277

Bridges Needing Most Attention in Alabama

Six lowest-condition bridges in Alabama, ranked by the portal's composite display score. Inspection intervals are risk-based under current NBIS rules.

All Bridges in Alabama

I-65

Fair

Over: PANTHER CREEK

8 MI N JCT SR 41, Conecuh, AL

Built 1959 Load: 44.9 t ADT: 26,326

WRIGHT ROAD

Fair

Over: BRAIR BRANCH

WRIGHT RD., Crenshaw, AL

Built 2000 Load: 44.9 t ADT: 310

CO RT 180

Fair

Over: CANEY CREEK

2.0 MI NE AL 35 T6SR8E, DeKalb, AL

Built 1971 Load: 44.9 t ADT: 916

CR 460

Fair

Over: TANYARD BRANCH

5.5 MI W JCT SR 101, Lawrence, AL

Built 1929 Load: 44.9 t ADT: 4,180

DAVIS RD 263-185

Fair

Over: CREEK

4 MI WEST OF AL 185, Lowndes, AL

Built 1992 Load: 44.9 t ADT: 130

PAVED ROAD

Fair

Over: FLAT CREEK

0.5 MILE WEST OF CORD 23, Marion, AL

Built 1978 Load: 44.9 t ADT: 40

US 80

Fair

Over: BRANCH

4.6 MI.W.OF DANELLY FIELD, Montgomery, AL

Built 1927 Load: 44.9 t ADT: 12,590

SEMINOLE DR

Fair

Over: DRAINAGE DITCH

250 FT S OF ALLENS TRAIL, Montgomery, AL

Built 1985 Load: 44.9 t ADT: 100

OWENS RD

Fair

Over: ENITACHOPCO CREEK

1.5 M SE HARKINS XROADS, Clay, AL

Built 1967 Load: 45.0 t ADT: 260

US11

Fair

Over: BRANCH

1.5 MI N JCT US11*I59, DeKalb, AL

Built 1926 Load: 45.0 t ADT: 2,534

COUNTY NO 34

Fair

Over: BARNES ROARING CREEK

5 MILES WEST OF HARTFORD, Geneva, AL

Built 1991 Load: 45.0 t ADT: 400

Lee Road 318

Fair

Over: BRANCH

2.2 MI NW JCT LEE RD 248, Lee, AL

Built 1950 Load: 45.0 t ADT: 500

US 280

Fair

Over: LOBLOCKEE CREEK

2.5 MILES S OF WAVERLY, Lee, AL

Built 2000 Load: 45.0 t ADT: 5,650

CO RD 37

Fair

Over: WOLF CREEK

2.0 MILES NORTH SR199, Macon, AL

Built 1989 Load: 45.0 t ADT: 299

MAUDELAYNE DR.S.

Fair

Over: SPRING BRANCH

700' W DEMOTROPOLISRD, Mobile, AL

Built 1960 Load: 45.0 t ADT: 2,412

IRON MAN ROAD

Fair

Over: NEEL CREEK

5.0 MI NW SR 36, Morgan, AL

Built 1960 Load: 45.0 t ADT: 900

AL 171

Fair

Over: SIMMONS BRANCH

0.5 MI N OF MOORES BRIDGE, Tuscaloosa, AL

Built 1956 Load: 45.0 t ADT: 2,345

CO. DIRT RD.

Fair

Over: YELLOW RIVER

Southwind Road., Covington, AL

Built 2000 Load: 45.1 t ADT: 80

HOLLIS CREEK

Fair

Over: CO. DIRT RD.

Houston Crossing, Covington, AL

Built 2000 Load: 45.1 t ADT: 50

Zell Ready Rd.

Fair

Over: NO NAMED CREEK

Zell Ready Rd., Covington, AL

Built 2002 Load: 45.1 t ADT: 36

US 80 WBL

Fair

Over: CAHABA RIVER RELIEF NO.4

4.8 MI. W. OF AL 219, Dallas, AL

Built 2004 Load: 45.1 t ADT: 2,450

US 80 WBL

Fair

Over: CAHABA RIVER RELIEF#6

4.3 MI. W. OF AL 219, Dallas, AL

Built 2004 Load: 45.1 t ADT: 2,895

US 231

Fair

Over: BRANCH

2.7MI.N TALLAPOOSA RIVER, Elmore, AL

Built 1924 Load: 45.1 t ADT: 25,380

AL.14

Fair

Over: WALLAHATCHEE CREEK

4.3 MI.E.OF AL 63, Elmore, AL

Built 1983 Load: 45.1 t ADT: 3,620

WINDMILL RD. CR20

Fair

Over: POLECAT CREEK TRIBUTARY

2.5M.EAST.HALE.CO. LINE., Perry, AL

Built 1983 Load: 45.1 t ADT: 150

CO RD 19

Fair

Over: PINE CREEK

1 MI. S OF INDEPENDENCE, Autauga, AL

Built 1994 Load: 45.2 t ADT: 590

CO.RD.40

Fair

Over: AUTAUGA CREEK

OLD KINGSTON, Autauga, AL

Built 1999 Load: 45.2 t ADT: 750

COUNTY ROAD 45

Fair

Over: BUCKHORN CREEK

SEC 31 T11 R23, Bullock, AL

Built 1958 Load: 45.2 t ADT: 300

SR4/US78

Fair

Over: HENRY CREEK

3.4 MI N JCT SR 46, Cleburne, AL

Built 1929 Load: 45.2 t ADT: 2,578

KISER LN

Fair

Over: HAW BRANCH

KISER LN S OF HWY 157, Colbert, AL

Built 1971 Load: 45.2 t ADT: 30

COUNTY DIRT RD

Fair

Over: SHOTBAG CREEK

Donaldson Road, Covington, AL

Built 1900 Load: 45.2 t ADT: 60

COUNTY DIRT ROAD

Fair

Over: CROOKED CREEK

Barton Road, Covington, AL

Built 1993 Load: 45.2 t ADT: 80

COUNTY DIRT ROAD

Fair

Over: MILL CREEK

Fox Den Road, Covington, AL

Built 1997 Load: 45.2 t ADT: 110

COUNTY ROAD 23

Fair

Over: NO NAME BRANCH

Hester Store Road, Covington, AL

Built 1997 Load: 45.2 t ADT: 350

Fletcher Road

Fair

Over: PRESTWOOD CREEK

Btwn Andy & River falls, Covington, AL

Built 1996 Load: 45.2 t ADT: 140

COUNTY ROAD 19

Fair

Over: COKER CREEK

Creek Wood Road, Covington, AL

Built 1999 Load: 45.2 t ADT: 220

CO. DIRT ROAD

Fair

Over: REEDY CREEK

Josey Road, Covington, AL

Built 2000 Load: 45.2 t ADT: 100

COUNTY DIRT ROAD

Fair

Over: NO NAME BRANCH

1.25 MI. E. OF CO. RD. 89, Covington, AL

Built 1999 Load: 45.2 t ADT: 53

Harts Bridge Road

Fair

Over: NO NAME CREEK

Harts Bridge Road, Covington, AL

Built 1958 Load: 45.2 t ADT: 90

CO. RD. 61

Fair

Over: NO NAME BRANCH

Weant Road, Covington, AL

Built 1998 Load: 45.2 t ADT: 250

COUNTY ROAD 95

Fair

Over: WEST FORK CREEK

Adams Road, Covington, AL

Built 1931 Load: 45.2 t ADT: 290

CO RD. 85

Fair

Over: PRICES CREEK

North Creek Road, Covington, AL

Built 1999 Load: 45.2 t ADT: 270

COUNTY DIRT RD.

Fair

Over: NO NAME BRANCH

Carlisle Road, Covington, AL

Built 1976 Load: 45.2 t ADT: 110

CO. DIRT RD.

Fair

Over: BLACK WATER CREEK

Adkison Road, Covington, AL

Built 2000 Load: 45.2 t ADT: 90

COUNTY ROAD NO 36

Fair

Over: SUGAR CREEK RELIEF

2 MILES EAST OF WAYSIDE, Fayette, AL

Built 2003 Load: 45.2 t ADT: 883

WEST OAK DRIVE

Fair

Over: SELF CREEK TRIBUTARY

0.25 MI W AL 79, Jefferson, AL

Built 1982 Load: 45.2 t ADT: 402

ALTON HANKINS RD

Fair

Over: YELLOW CREEK RELIEF

5.4 MI. N.E. VERNON, Lamar, AL

Built 1994 Load: 45.2 t ADT: 50

ABERDEEN RD

Fair

Over: WATSON CREEK

2.7 MI. NW VERNON, Lamar, AL

Built 2003 Load: 45.2 t ADT: 980

US 45

Fair

Over: HURRICANE BRANCH

0.6 MI S CO RD 63, Mobile, AL

Built 1931 Load: 45.2 t ADT: 8,777

US 82

Fair

Over: LITTLE CATOMA CREEK

0.9 MI W OF BULLOCKCO LIN, Montgomery, AL

Built 1985 Load: 45.2 t ADT: 1,170

Showing 6,751-6,800 of 13,471 bridges

Data sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI), latest released cycle. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges.

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