US Bridges

Park Road over Branch

Good

Marshall County, Alabama · .3 Mi. East Cath.Cav. Rd. · Structure no. 017115

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Road over Branch in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesPark Road
CrossesBranch
Location.3 Mi. East Cath.Cav. Rd.
RouteState Lands Road 1
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.56048, -86.24938
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2000)
Projected traffic240 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Road over Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Park Road over Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over Branch?

The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.