US Bridges

Central Parkway over Clark Springs Branch

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · Jct. Central Pky * Branch · Structure no. 013331

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,162
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Parkway over Clark Springs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Central Parkway over Clark Springs Branch in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 25,162 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,883 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Parkway
CrossesClark Springs Branch
LocationJct. Central Pky * Branch
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.56667, -86.98167
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width125 ft (38 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,162 (2009)
Projected traffic47,883 by 2033
Trucks25%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$776,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Parkway over Clark Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Parkway over Clark Springs 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 Clark Springs Branch carry?

About 25,162 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Central Parkway over Clark Springs Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Central Parkway over Clark Springs Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.