FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NORTH PARK ROAD

Carrying NORTH PARK ROAD over COLBERT CREEK

0.8 MILES FROM NTP MP 327, Colbert, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NORTH PARK ROAD

The NORTH PARK ROAD bridge in Colbert, Alabama carries NORTH PARK ROAD over COLBERT CREEK. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 104.2 meters (342 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 87 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, 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 29.9 metric tons.

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

How NORTH PARK ROAD compares

▼ 8.4
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 37%
Lower load rating than 63% of Alabama bridges
146
Bridges in Colbert · 2 in Poor condition
NORTH PARK ROAD 29.9 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.7
Serviceability /30
24.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
104.2 m (342 ft)
Deck Width
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
National Park Service
Avg Daily Traffic
87 vehicles/day
Structure Number
5570185P0000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 NORTH PARK ROAD 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 NORTH PARK ROAD against other structures in Colbert 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 NORTH PARK ROAD?

NORTH PARK ROAD in Colbert, Alabama has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NORTH PARK ROAD inspected?

NORTH PARK ROAD'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 87 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTH PARK ROAD 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 NORTH PARK ROAD?

NORTH PARK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NORTH PARK ROAD?

NORTH PARK ROAD is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

How old is NORTH PARK ROAD and does age affect safety?

NORTH PARK ROAD was built in 1967, making it 59 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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