US Bridges

Roy Parker Road over Little Claybank Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · Int Jodie Parker Road · Structure no. 020752

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,626
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roy Parker Road over Little Claybank Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roy Parker Road over Little Claybank Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,626 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoy Parker Road
CrossesLittle Claybank Creek
LocationInt Jodie Parker Road
RouteCounty Highway 36
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.47333, -85.66167
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,626 (2010)
Projected traffic5,760 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roy Parker Road over Little Claybank Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roy Parker Road over Little Claybank Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Roy Parker Road over Little Claybank Creek carry?

About 3,626 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Roy Parker Road over Little Claybank Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Roy Parker Road over Little Claybank Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.