FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PARK STREET

Carrying PARK STREET over Kennedy Branch

KENNEDY, Lamar, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PARK STREET

The PARK STREET bridge in Lamar, Alabama carries PARK STREET over Kennedy Branch. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 128 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How PARK STREET compares

▼ 15.9
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Alabama bridges
146
Bridges in Lamar · 4 in Poor condition
PARK STREET 22.4 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
58.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.7
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
22.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1929
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
6.3 m (21 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
128 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000580

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PARK STREET is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare PARK STREET against other structures in Lamar and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for PARK STREET?

PARK STREET in Lamar, Alabama has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PARK STREET inspected?

PARK STREET's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 128 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PARK STREET is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for PARK STREET?

PARK STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PARK STREET?

PARK STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is PARK STREET and does age affect safety?

PARK STREET was built in 1929, making it 97 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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