FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CENTRAL PARKWAY

Carrying CENTRAL PARKWAY over DRY BRANCH

400 FT S OF 3RD ST SW, Morgan, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
54 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CENTRAL PARKWAY

The CENTRAL PARKWAY bridge in Morgan, Alabama carries CENTRAL PARKWAY over DRY BRANCH. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,487 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 54.2 metric tons.

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

How CENTRAL PARKWAY compares

▲ 15.9
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 16%
Higher load rating than 84% of Alabama bridges
225
Bridges in Morgan · 4 in Poor condition
CENTRAL PARKWAY 54.2 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
5.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
54.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
12.8 m (42 ft)
Deck Width
35.3 m (116 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
16,487 vehicles/day
Structure Number
013031

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CENTRAL PARKWAY 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 CENTRAL PARKWAY against other structures in Morgan 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 CENTRAL PARKWAY?

CENTRAL PARKWAY in Morgan, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CENTRAL PARKWAY inspected?

CENTRAL PARKWAY'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 16,487 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CENTRAL PARKWAY 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 CENTRAL PARKWAY?

CENTRAL PARKWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 54.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CENTRAL PARKWAY?

CENTRAL PARKWAY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is CENTRAL PARKWAY and does age affect safety?

CENTRAL PARKWAY was built in 1983, making it 43 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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