Bridge Condition Trends in Alabama
Between 2015 and 2025, bridge conditions in Alabama have improved. The share of bridges rated poor went from 4.7% to 3.4% — a change of -1.3 percentage points.
Condition Summary
| Year | Total | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 16,095 | 7,143 | 8,200 | 752 | 4.7% |
| 2020 | 16,155 | 6,689 | 8,846 | 620 | 3.8% |
| 2025 | 16,181 | 5,801 | 9,835 | 545 | 3.4% |
Most Improved Counties in Alabama
| County | Poor % (2015) | Poor % (2025) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilcox | 14.7% | 11.5% | -3.2 pp |
| Escambia | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6 pp |
| Cherokee | 1.9% | 0.0% | -1.9 pp |
| Franklin | 6.0% | 4.1% | -1.8 pp |
| Clay | 8.1% | 6.2% | -1.8 pp |
| Limestone | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3 pp |
| Marshall | 10.1% | 8.8% | -1.3 pp |
| Perry | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.8 pp |
| Crenshaw | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.8 pp |
| St. Clair | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6 pp |