US Bridges

Green Crest DR over Dry Branch

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · JCT Sweeny Hollow RD · Structure no. 012520

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Crest DR over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Green Crest DR over Dry Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGreen Crest DR
CrossesDry Branch
LocationJCT Sweeny Hollow RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.67192, -86.66542
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$249,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Crest DR over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Crest DR over Dry 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Green Crest DR over Dry Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Green Crest DR over Dry Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Green Crest DR over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.