US Bridges

8th ST SW over Dry Branch

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · JCT 8th ST * Dry Branch · Structure no. 011478

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,034
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th ST SW over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 8th ST SW over Dry Branch in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 33,034 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,297 by 2029. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries8th ST SW
CrossesDry Branch
LocationJCT 8th ST * Dry Branch
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.5894, -86.9872
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,034 (2009)
Projected traffic34,297 by 2029
Trucks20%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$743,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 8th ST SW over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th ST SW 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 8th ST SW over Dry Branch carry?

About 33,034 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 8th ST SW over Dry Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns 8th ST SW over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.