US Bridges

Betty ST SW over Betty ST SW * Dry Branch

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · JCT Betty ST * Dry Branch · Structure no. 016284

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,920
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Betty ST SW over Betty ST SW * Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Betty ST SW over Betty ST SW * Dry Branch in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6,920 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,115 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBetty ST SW
CrossesBetty ST SW * Dry Branch
LocationJCT Betty ST * Dry Branch
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.5784, -87.0138
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,920 (2005)
Projected traffic9,115 by 2028
Trucks15%
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$330,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Betty ST SW over Betty ST SW * Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Betty ST SW over Betty ST SW * 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 Betty ST SW over Betty ST SW * Dry Branch carry?

About 6,920 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Betty ST SW over Betty ST SW * Dry Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Betty ST SW over Betty ST SW * Dry Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.