US Bridges

Central Parkway over Central Parkway/Ditch

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 600 Ft N. Poole Valley RD · Structure no. 018979

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
399
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Parkway over Central Parkway/Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Central Parkway over Central Parkway/Ditch in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 399 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Parkway
CrossesCentral Parkway/Ditch
Location600 Ft N. Poole Valley RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.5342, -86.9828
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2005)
Projected traffic455 by 2028
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$442,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Parkway over Central Parkway/Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Parkway over Central Parkway/Ditch 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 Central Parkway/Ditch carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Central Parkway over Central Parkway/Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Central Parkway over Central Parkway/Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.