US Bridges

Danville RD over Dry Branch

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Morgan County, Alabama · JCT Danville Rd*drybranch · Structure no. 011640

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,782
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Danville RD over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Danville RD over Dry Branch in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,782 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,516 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDanville RD
CrossesDry Branch
LocationJCT Danville Rd*drybranch
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.585, -87
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,782 (2009)
Projected traffic29,516 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$337,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Danville RD over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Danville RD over Dry 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Danville RD over Dry Branch carry?

About 10,782 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Danville RD over Dry Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Danville RD over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.