US Bridges

North Park Road over Colbert Creek

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · 0.8 Miles from Ntp MP 327 · Structure no. 5570185P0000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
342 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
87
2007 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

North Park Road over Colbert Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Park Road over Colbert Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 87 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2027. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNorth Park Road
CrossesColbert Creek
Location0.8 Miles from Ntp MP 327
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.83794, -87.95547
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2007)
Projected traffic96 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$113,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Park Road over Colbert Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Park Road over Colbert Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does North Park Road over Colbert Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Park Road over Colbert Creek?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns North Park Road over Colbert Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.