US Bridges

Park Road over Branch

Good

Marshall County, Alabama · .4 Mi. East Cath. Cav. RD · Structure no. 017918

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Branch is a concrete culvert 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long.

CarriesPark Road
CrossesBranch
Location.4 Mi. East Cath. Cav. RD
RouteCounty Highway 1682
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.5638, -86.23387
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2001)
Projected traffic210 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$186,000 (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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Park Road over Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long.

Who owns Park Road over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.