US Bridges

Parks Avenue over Branch

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.3 M E of Cedar Hill DR · Structure no. 021526

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,047
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parks Avenue over Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Parks Avenue over Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,047 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,443 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesParks Avenue
CrossesBranch
Location0.3 M E of Cedar Hill DR
RouteCity Street 41
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.66667, -86.03667
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,047 (2024)
Projected traffic13,443 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$816,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parks Avenue over Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parks Avenue 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Parks Avenue over Branch carry?

About 9,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Parks Avenue over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Parks Avenue over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.