US Bridges

Finley DR NW over Dry Branch

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · JCT Finley DR * Drybranch · Structure no. 001317

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,834
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Finley DR NW over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Finley DR NW over Dry Branch in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 13,834 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,834 by 2030. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFinley DR NW
CrossesDry Branch
LocationJCT Finley DR * Drybranch
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.6102, -86.9928
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,834 (2009)
Projected traffic18,834 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Finley DR NW over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Finley DR NW over Dry 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Finley DR NW over Dry Branch carry?

About 13,834 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Finley DR NW over Dry Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Finley DR NW over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.