US Bridges

Dickinson DR over Three Mile Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.6 MI W of Turner Blvd · Structure no. 007342

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
28,150
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickinson DR over Three Mile Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Dickinson DR over Three Mile Branch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 28,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,000 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDickinson DR
CrossesThree Mile Branch
Location0.6 MI W of Turner Blvd
RouteCity Street 9
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.41121, -86.25486
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,150 (1988)
Projected traffic60,000 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dickinson DR over Three Mile Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dickinson DR over Three Mile Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Dickinson DR over Three Mile Branch carry?

About 28,150 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dickinson DR over Three Mile Branch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Dickinson DR over Three Mile Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.