US Bridges

Boyd Cooper Pkwy over Boyd Cooper Drainage

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 300FT E of Eastchase Pkwy · Structure no. 019302

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boyd Cooper Pkwy over Boyd Cooper Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Boyd Cooper Pkwy over Boyd Cooper Drainage in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 6 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBoyd Cooper Pkwy
CrossesBoyd Cooper Drainage
Location300FT E of Eastchase Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36556, -86.1412
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2000)
Projected traffic750 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$991,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boyd Cooper Pkwy over Boyd Cooper Drainage built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boyd Cooper Pkwy over Boyd Cooper Drainage 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Boyd Cooper Pkwy over Boyd Cooper Drainage carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Boyd Cooper Pkwy over Boyd Cooper Drainage?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Boyd Cooper Pkwy over Boyd Cooper Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.