US Bridges

Red Morris Pkwy. over Branch

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · 0.8 MI N. US 78 · Structure no. 019958

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Morris Pkwy. over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Red Morris Pkwy. over Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRed Morris Pkwy.
CrossesBranch
Location0.8 MI N. US 78
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.62562, -85.78725
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2025)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$634,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Morris Pkwy. over Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Morris Pkwy. over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Red Morris Pkwy. over Branch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Red Morris Pkwy. over Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Red Morris Pkwy. over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.