Total Bridges
13,471
Public highway bridges in Alabama
State profile · Below national median SD
Alabama bridge safety
Condition ratings, load ratings, and structural-deficiency data for every public highway bridge in Alabama — drawn straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.
- 13,471
- Public bridges
- 35.0%
- Good condition
- 3.3%
- Poor condition
- 3.3%
- Structurally deficient
Good Condition
35.0%
4,721 bridges rated 7-9
-15.0pp vs 50% benchmark
Poor Condition
3.3%
451 bridges rated 0-4
Structurally Deficient
3.3%
451 bridges flagged for repair priority
-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 — Structurally deficient share 11.2%
National avg
Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.
Condition Distribution
Bridge inventory deck-condition mix — Alabama (FHWA NBI)
Counties (67)
Autauga 101 Baldwin 319 Barbour 155 Bibb 108 Blount 149 Bullock 115 Butler 153 Calhoun 334 Chambers 155 Cherokee 138 Chilton 153 Choctaw 128 Clarke 131 Clay 105 Cleburne 137 Coffee 179 Colbert 146 Conecuh 177 Coosa 108 Covington 264 Crenshaw 146 Cullman 211 Dale 189 Dallas 180 DeKalb 242 Elmore 169 Escambia 164 Etowah 204 Fayette 159 Franklin 161 Geneva 172 Greene 180 Hale 137 Henry 105 Houston 204 Jackson 269 Jefferson 885 Lamar 146 Lauderdale 211 Lawrence 175 Lee 170 Limestone 256 Lowndes 126 Macon 148 Madison 586 Marengo 171 Marion 207 Marshall 142 Mobile 502 Monroe 124 Montgomery 503 Morgan 225 Perry 130 Pickens 203 Pike 138 Randolph 143 Russell 165 Shelby 293 St. Clair 156 Sumter 206 Talladega 198 Tallapoosa 128 Tuscaloosa 406 Walker 224 Washington 148 Wilcox 137 Winston 72
Alabama vs nearby ranks
Adjacent states on the structurally deficient leaderboard (lower share = better)
States are ranked by share of bridges flagged structurally deficient — the FHWA classification for any span where deck, superstructure, or substructure carries a condition rating of 4 or below. Lower percentages indicate stronger maintenance funding and inspection follow-through. States here sit immediately above and below Alabama on the same metric.
12
Florida
2.75% top marginal rate
51
Virginia
3.03% top marginal rate
01
Alabama
3.35% top marginal rate
27
Minnesota
3.63% top marginal rate
09
Connecticut
3.95% top marginal rate
Bridges Needing Most Attention in Alabama
Six lowest-condition bridges in Alabama, ranked by composite NBI rating. Each is inspected at least every 24 months.
AIRPORT ROAD
PoorOver: COLDWATER CREEK
Airport Rd/.2 MI S US 78, Calhoun, AL
Built 1974 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 1,000
CO RD 30-CYRIL RD
PoorOver: BOGUELICHITTO CREEK
0.1 MI S INT RT 197 * 154, Choctaw, AL
Built 1929 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 100
CO RD 21
PoorOver: SOUWILPA CREEK
0.6 MI N INT RT 241 * 42, Choctaw, AL
Built 1955 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 1,000
WATERSHED RD
Structurally DeficientOver: WHITE OAK CREEK
1.5 M SW CRAGFORD SCHOOL, Clay, AL
Built 1966 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 14
CO 84
Structurally DeficientOver: TALLAPOOSA RIVER
CR 84 TALLAPOOSA RIVER, Cleburne, AL
Built 1951 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 60
CO 450
PoorOver: CANE CREEK
CR 450 CANE CREEK, Cleburne, AL
Built 1955 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 10
All Bridges in Alabama
I - 459 NORTH
UnknownOver: PRESERVE PARKWAY
I459 * PRESERVE PKWY, Jefferson, AL
Built 1980 ADT: 2,000
I - 459 SOUTH
UnknownOver: ACTON ROAD
I459 * ACTON ROAD, Jefferson, AL
Built 1980 ADT: 10,000
I - 459 NORTH
UnknownOver: ACTON ROAD
I459 * ACTON ROAD, Jefferson, AL
Built 1980 ADT: 1,000
I - 459 SOUTH
UnknownOver: CAHABA RIVER RD.
I459 * CAHABA RIVER RD., Jefferson, AL
Built 1980 ADT: 700
I - 459 NORTH
UnknownOver: CAHABA RIVER RD.
I459 * CAHABA RIVER RD., Jefferson, AL
Built 1980 ADT: 1,000
RAMP TO US 280
UnknownOver: I - 459
I459 * US 280 INTR, Jefferson, AL
Built 1980 ADT: 9,607
GRANTS MILL RD
UnknownOver: I - 459
I-459 * GRANTS MILL RD, Jefferson, AL
Built 1980 ADT: 78,010
I - 20/59 SOUTH
UnknownOver: WOODWARD ROAD
I59 * WOODWARD RD, Jefferson, AL
Built 1980 ADT: 5,443
I - 20/59 NORTH
UnknownOver: WOODWARD ROAD
I59 * WOODWARD ROAD, Jefferson, AL
Built 1980 ADT: 5,443
I - 20/59 SOUTH
UnknownOver: JAY BIRD ROAD
I59 * JAY BIRD RD, Jefferson, AL
Built 1980 ADT: 8,958
I 20/59 WEST
UnknownOver: RUTLEDGE DRIVE
I 59 * RUTLEDGE DR, Jefferson, AL
Built 1980 ADT: 600
I 20/59 EAST
UnknownOver: RUTLEDGE DR
I59 * RUTLEDGE DR, Jefferson, AL
Built 1980 ADT: 550
RAMP C
UnknownOver: VALLEY ROAD
RAMP C * VALLEY RD, Jefferson, AL
Built 1980 ADT: 12,000
I-59 SOUTH
UnknownOver: RAMP D TO I-59
I59 * VALLEY ROAD, Jefferson, AL
Built 1980 ADT: 2,206
I-59/20 NORTH
UnknownOver: RAMP D TO 59/20
I59 * VALLEY RD, Jefferson, AL
Built 1980 ADT: 6,130
I - 20/59 WEST
UnknownOver: FAIRFIELD BLVD
I59 * FAIRFIELD BLVD, Jefferson, AL
Built 1980 ADT: 2,000
I - 20/59 EAST
UnknownOver: FAIRFIELD BLVD
I59 * FAIRFIELD BLVD, Jefferson, AL
Built 1980 ADT: 2,000
I - 459 NORTH
UnknownOver: CABAHA HEIGHTS ROAD
I459 * CAHABA HEIGHTS RD, Jefferson, AL
Built 1981 ADT: 1,600
I - 459 SOUTH
UnknownOver: RIVER RUN DRIVE
I459 * RIVER RUN DR, Jefferson, AL
Built 1981 ADT: 600
I - 459 NORTH
UnknownOver: RIVER RUN DRIVE
I459 * RIVER RUN DR, Jefferson, AL
Built 1981 ADT: 600
I - 459 SOUTH
UnknownOver: CAHABA RIVER
I459 * CAHABA RIVER, Jefferson, AL
Built 1981 ADT: 500
I - 459 NORTH
UnknownOver: CAHABA RIVER
I459 * CAHABA RIVER, Jefferson, AL
Built 1981 ADT: 1,100
OVERTON ACCESSRD
UnknownOver: I - 459
I459 * OVERTON ROAD, Jefferson, AL
Built 1981 ADT: 78,010
ALTON DR
UnknownOver: I - 459
I459 * LANDFILL ROAD, Jefferson, AL
Built 1981 ADT: 50,410
OLD LEEDS RD
UnknownOver: I - 20
OLD LEEDS RD * I20, Jefferson, AL
Built 1981 ADT: 55,240
AL - 4 WEST
UnknownOver: I 459 & I - 20 RAMPS
US 78 * I459, Jefferson, AL
Built 1981 ADT: 58,910
AL - 4 EAST
UnknownOver: I459 / I - 20 RAMPS
US 78 * I459, Jefferson, AL
Built 1981 ADT: 58,910
I - 459 SOUTH
UnknownOver: OLD US 11
I459 * OLD US11, Jefferson, AL
Built 1982 ADT: 3,500
I - 459 NORTH
UnknownOver: OLD US 11
I459 * OLD US11, Jefferson, AL
Built 1982 ADT: 3,600
POCOHANTAS RD
UnknownOver: I - 459
POCOHANTAS RD * I459, Jefferson, AL
Built 1982 ADT: 52,730
I - 459 NORTH
UnknownOver: CO RD 52
I459 * CO RD 52(MORGAN RD, Jefferson, AL
Built 1982 ADT: 1,000
SHADES CREST RD
UnknownOver: I 459
SHADES CREST RD, Jefferson, AL
Built 1982 ADT: 54,400
I - 459 SOUTH
UnknownOver: AL - 150
I459 * AL 150, Jefferson, AL
Built 1982 ADT: 29,900
I - 459 NORTH
UnknownOver: AL - 150
I459 * AL 150, Jefferson, AL
Built 1982 ADT: 29,900
BELMONT ROAD
UnknownOver: I - 459
I459 * BELMONT ROAD, Jefferson, AL
Built 1982 ADT: 78,010
GREENWOOD DR
UnknownOver: I - 459
GREENWOOD DR * I459, Jefferson, AL
Built 1983 ADT: 52,730
I - 459 SOUTH
UnknownOver: KARL DALY ROAD
I459 * KARL DALY ROAD, Jefferson, AL
Built 1983 ADT: 700
I - 459 NORTH
UnknownOver: KARL DALY ROAD
I459 * KARL DALY ROAD, Jefferson, AL
Built 1983 ADT: 700
McASHAN DRIVE
UnknownOver: I - 20/59
ROCK MT LAKE EXIT, Jefferson, AL
Built 1983 ADT: 63,710
I - 65 SOUTH
UnknownOver: FIELDSTOWN ROAD
GARDENDALE EXIT, Jefferson, AL
Built 1983 ADT: 2,500
I - 65 NORTH
UnknownOver: FIELDSTOWN ROAD
GARDENDALE EXIT, Jefferson, AL
Built 1983 ADT: 2,500
I459
UnknownOver: I20
I20 I459 INTR, Jefferson, AL
Built 1984 ADT: 7,000
I459
UnknownOver: I20
I20 I459 INTR, Jefferson, AL
Built 1984 ADT: 6,136
I - 20 WEST
UnknownOver: I - 459 RAMPS
I459/I20 INTERCHANGE, Jefferson, AL
Built 1984 ADT: 7,000
I - 20 EAST
UnknownOver: I - 459 RAMPS
I-20 * I-459 INTR., Jefferson, AL
Built 1984 ADT: 7,000
RAMP
UnknownOver: I 20 * I 459 *
I 20/ I459 INTERCHANGE, Jefferson, AL
Built 1984 ADT: 7,000
RIVERVIEW ROAD
UnknownOver: I20
RIVERVIEW RD * I20, Jefferson, AL
Built 1984 ADT: 70,937
WALKER CHAPEL RD
UnknownOver: I - 65
I65 * WALKER CHAPEL RD, Jefferson, AL
Built 1984 ADT: 66,360
RIDGE BROOK ROAD
UnknownOver: I - 65
I65 * RIDGE BROOK ROAD, Jefferson, AL
Built 1984 ADT: 66,750
MT OLIVE RD
UnknownOver: I - 65
I65 * MT OLIVE RD, Jefferson, AL
Built 1984 ADT: 61,510
Showing 401-450 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 Editorial.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI). A "structurally deficient" rating is a repair-priority signal, not a closure or unsafe-to-cross designation. Consult a qualified civil engineer before making decisions based on this data.
Understanding Bridge Conditions
How FHWA rates bridge condition on a 0-9 scale.
Check Your Daily Bridges
How to look up bridge condition data for bridges on your route.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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| Sources | FHWA National Bridge Inventory, public U.S. government datasets |