LAKEWOOD DRIVE
Carrying LAKEWOOD DRIVE over MILL CREEK
0.1 MI W 280 * 431, Russell, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LAKEWOOD DRIVE
The LAKEWOOD DRIVE bridge in Russell, Alabama carries LAKEWOOD DRIVE over MILL CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.6 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 68.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LAKEWOOD DRIVE compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1965
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 9.6 m (31 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.7 m (52 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 008709
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LAKEWOOD DRIVE 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 LAKEWOOD DRIVE against other structures in Russell 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 LAKEWOOD DRIVE?
LAKEWOOD DRIVE in Russell, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LAKEWOOD DRIVE inspected?
LAKEWOOD DRIVE'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 8,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LAKEWOOD DRIVE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LAKEWOOD DRIVE?
LAKEWOOD DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 68.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LAKEWOOD DRIVE?
LAKEWOOD DRIVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is LAKEWOOD DRIVE and does age affect safety?
LAKEWOOD DRIVE was built in 1965, making it 61 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.
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