US Bridges

Central Parkway over Dry Branch

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 200 Ft of Gordon Drsw · Structure no. 012597

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
106 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,388
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Parkway over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Central Parkway over Dry Branch in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 19,388 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,463 by 2030. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Parkway
CrossesDry Branch
Location200 Ft of Gordon Drsw
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.6014, -86.9903
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 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 rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,388 (2009)
Projected traffic26,463 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Parkway over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Parkway 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 Central Parkway over Dry Branch carry?

About 19,388 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Central Parkway over Dry Branch?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Central Parkway over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.