US Bridges

Moulton ST W over Dry Branch

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · JCT Moulton ST *drybranch · Structure no. 012411

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,077
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moulton ST W over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Moulton ST W over Dry Branch in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7,077 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,332 by 2030. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMoulton ST W
CrossesDry Branch
LocationJCT Moulton ST *drybranch
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.60404, -86.99132
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,077 (2009)
Projected traffic24,332 by 2030
Trucks40%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moulton ST W over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moulton ST W 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 Moulton ST W over Dry Branch carry?

About 7,077 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Moulton ST W over Dry Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns Moulton ST W over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.