US Bridges

Central Parkway over Dry Branch

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 400 Ft S of 3rd ST SW · Structure no. 013031

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,487
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 1983, so it is 42 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 6 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 16,487 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,291 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Parkway
CrossesDry Branch
Location400 Ft S of 3rd ST SW
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.59604, -86.9893
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.3 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,487 (2009)
Projected traffic20,291 by 2029
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Parkway over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 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 16,487 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Central Parkway over Dry Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Central Parkway over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.