US Bridges

Ala River Parkway over No Name Branch

Good

Elmore County, Alabama · 0.2 MI S of Al 143 · Structure no. 017040

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ala River Parkway over No Name Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Ala River Parkway over No Name Branch in Elmore 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2031. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesAla River Parkway
CrossesNo Name Branch
Location0.2 MI S of Al 143
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.48333, -86.35
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (1998)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2031
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ala River Parkway over No Name Branch built?

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

What condition is Ala River Parkway over No Name 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ala River Parkway over No Name Branch carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ala River Parkway over No Name Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Ala River Parkway over No Name Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.