FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Parks Avenue

Carrying Parks Avenue over Branch

0.3 M E of Cedar Hill Dr, Jackson, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
43 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Parks Avenue

The Parks Avenue bridge in Jackson, Alabama carries Parks Avenue over Branch. It was built in 2019, making it 7 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,696 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 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.9 metric tons.

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

How Parks Avenue compares

▲ 4.6
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 31%
Higher load rating than 69% of Alabama bridges
269
Bridges in Jackson · 12 in Poor condition
Parks Avenue 42.9 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
13.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
42.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2019
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
26.2 m (86 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,696 vehicles/day
Structure Number
021526

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Parks Avenue 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 Parks Avenue against other structures in Jackson 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 Parks Avenue?

Parks Avenue in Jackson, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Parks Avenue inspected?

Parks Avenue'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 8,696 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Parks Avenue 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 Parks Avenue?

Parks Avenue has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Parks Avenue?

Parks Avenue is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is Parks Avenue and does age affect safety?

Parks Avenue was built in 2019, making it 7 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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