Bridge Safety in Alabama
16,181 bridges, 545 Poor condition, avg age 51 years.
Bridge Inventory
| Total Bridges | 16,181 |
| Good Condition | 5,801 |
| Fair Condition | 9,835 |
| Poor Condition | 545 |
| Oldest Bridge | Built 1800 |
| Average Age | 51 years |
Condition Summary
| % Good | 35.9% |
| % Fair | 60.8% |
| % Poor | 3.4% |
Highest-Traffic Poor Condition Bridges in Alabama
Poor condition bridges sorted by daily traffic, the most urgent safety concerns.
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S JACKSON ST | Poor | 1969 | 104,310 | - |
| UNION ST | Poor | 1970 | 83,530 | - |
| AARON ARONOV DRIVE | Poor | 1968 | 41,990 | - |
| ARRON ARONOV DRIVE | Poor | 1968 | 41,990 | - |
| MOORES MILL CREEK | Poor | 1958 | 40,660 | - |
| FLY CREEK | Poor | 1968 | 33,798 | - |
| FIRST AVENUE | Poor | 1996 | 32,040 | - |
| BRANCH | Poor | 1963 | 31,250 | - |
| PEAVINE CK * ACL RR | Poor | 1924 | 28,511 | - |
| DRAINAGE CANAL | Poor | 1926 | 20,900 | - |
| OPOSSUM CREEK | Poor | 1955 | 19,500 | - |
| ESLAVA CREEK | Poor | 1964 | 19,384 | - |
| PINHOOK CREEK | Poor | 1968 | 19,100 | - |
| PINTLALA CREEK | Poor | 1965 | 16,060 | - |
| PINTLALA CREEK | Poor | 1965 | 16,060 | - |
| BRANCH | Poor | 1966 | 14,920 | - |
| MORRIS AVE * RR | Poor | 1915 | 14,000 | - |
| TENSAW/SPANISH RIVER | Poor | 1965 | 13,355 | - |
| Rotary Trail Park | Poor | 1910 | 13,000 | - |
| MORRIS AVE * RR | Poor | 1915 | 13,000 | - |
Oldest Bridges in Alabama
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | Age | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genetta Ditch | Poor | 1800 | 226 yrs | - |
| Genetta Ditch | Good | 1800 | 226 yrs | - |
| Genetta Ditch | Fair | 1800 | 226 yrs | - |
| Genetta Ditch | Fair | 1800 | 226 yrs | - |
| Genetta Ditch | Good | 1800 | 226 yrs | - |
| Genetta Ditch | Good | 1800 | 226 yrs | - |
| Genetta Ditch | Good | 1800 | 226 yrs | - |
| Genetta Ditch | Fair | 1800 | 226 yrs | - |
| Genetta Ditch | Fair | 1800 | 226 yrs | - |
| Unamed Branch | Fair | 1800 | 226 yrs | 15 |
Bridge Safety in Alabama
Bridge condition data for Alabama comes from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. All publicly accessible bridges with a span over 20 feet are inspected at least every 24 months by certified bridge inspectors.