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Infrastructure Grade
Infrastructure Report Card
3.4% of bridges in poor condition
Total Bridges
16,181
Poor Condition
545(3.4%)
Avg Bridge Age
52 yrs
Trend
Stable
| Metric | Alabama | National Avg | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| % Poor Condition | 3.4% | 6.7% | Stable |
| vs. National Average | -3.3 pts | -- | -- |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 yrs | 48 yrs | -- |
| Good or Better | 4,432(27.4%) | -- | -- |
Grade Scale
Percentage of bridges in poor condition over time. The dashed line shows the national average for comparison.
Total Bridges
16,181
Poor Condition
545(3.4%)
Average Age
52 yrs
Daily Crossings
83.2M
Good or Better
4,432(27.4%)
These bridges have at least one major component rated "5" (Fair) — one step above the poor threshold. Sorted by daily traffic to highlight highest-impact structures at risk.
| Bridge | Location | Deck | Super | Sub | Daily Traffic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I - 65 | Jefferson County | 6 | 5 | 6 | 138,490 |
| I - 65 | Jefferson County | 6 | 5 | 6 | 136,580 |
| I - 65 | Jefferson County | 6 | 5 | 6 | 136,580 |
| I - 65 | Jefferson County | 6 | 5 | 6 | 136,580 |
| I - 65 | Jefferson County | 5 | 5 | 6 | 136,580 |
| I - 20/59 EAST | Jefferson County | 6 | 5 | 6 | 135,990 |
| I85 | Montgomery County | 5 | 6 | 6 | 133,908 |
| I - 65 | Jefferson County | 6 | 5 | 6 | 133,050 |
| I - 65 | Jefferson County | 6 | 5 | 6 | 133,050 |
| I - 65 | Jefferson County | 6 | 5 | 6 | 132,060 |
| I - 65 | Jefferson County | 6 | 5 | 6 | 126,780 |
| I - 65 | Jefferson County | 5 | 5 | 6 | 126,780 |
| I - 65 | Jefferson County | 6 | 5 | 6 | 123,190 |
| I - 65 | Jefferson County | 5 | 5 | 6 | 117,910 |
| I - 65 | Jefferson County | 5 | 5 | 6 | 117,910 |
The 10 bridges in poorest condition, ranked by lowest sufficiency rating.
over Spear Creek
over COTACO CREEK
over SOUTHERN RAILROAD
over SCL RAILROAD
over WILLS CREEK
over CSX RAILROAD
over SOUTHRAIL RAILROAD
over HOLCOMB BRANCH
over SIPSEY CREEK
over BLACK CREEK
States with similar infrastructure profiles, ranked by percentage of bridges in poor condition.
Grading: Grades are based on the percentage of bridges classified as "poor condition." A bridge is in poor condition when at least one major component (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the NBI 0-9 scale.
Data Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Bridge Inventory (NBI). Data is updated annually. BridgeStats is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FHWA.
Watchlist Criteria: Bridges with any component rated "5" (Fair) are one step from the poor threshold of 4 and are flagged for monitoring. These bridges are not yet in poor condition but may deteriorate without maintenance.