FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CHELSEA PARK TRAIL

Carrying CHELSEA PARK TRAIL over UT TO YELLOWLEAF CK

CHELSEA PARK SUBDIVISION, Shelby, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
64 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CHELSEA PARK TRAIL

The CHELSEA PARK TRAIL bridge in Shelby, Alabama carries CHELSEA PARK TRAIL over UT TO YELLOWLEAF CK. It was built in 2007, making it 19 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 11.1 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 63.9 metric tons.

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

How CHELSEA PARK TRAIL compares

▲ 25.6
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of Alabama bridges
293
Bridges in Shelby · 2 in Poor condition
CHELSEA PARK TRAIL 63.9 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
63.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2007
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
11.1 m (36 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
020085

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CHELSEA PARK TRAIL 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 CHELSEA PARK TRAIL against other structures in Shelby 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 CHELSEA PARK TRAIL?

CHELSEA PARK TRAIL in Shelby, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CHELSEA PARK TRAIL inspected?

CHELSEA PARK TRAIL'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 20 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHELSEA PARK TRAIL 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 CHELSEA PARK TRAIL?

CHELSEA PARK TRAIL has an NBI inventory load rating of 63.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CHELSEA PARK TRAIL?

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

How old is CHELSEA PARK TRAIL and does age affect safety?

CHELSEA PARK TRAIL was built in 2007, making it 19 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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