US Bridges

1st Street N.W. over Betty Rye Branch

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · Intersection · Structure no. 018123

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
642
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st Street N.W. over Betty Rye Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 1st Street N.W. over Betty Rye Branch in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 642 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries1st Street N.W.
CrossesBetty Rye Branch
LocationIntersection
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.60584, -87.00484
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic642 (2007)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2033
Trucks20%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$421,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 1st Street N.W. over Betty Rye Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st Street N.W. over Betty Rye 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 1st Street N.W. over Betty Rye Branch carry?

About 642 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 1st Street N.W. over Betty Rye Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns 1st Street N.W. over Betty Rye Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.