US Bridges

Old Greensboro RD over Wright Branch

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 5.6 MI NE of JCT Ala 69 · Structure no. 004984

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Greensboro RD over Wright Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old Greensboro RD over Wright Branch in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Greensboro RD
CrossesWright Branch
Location5.6 MI NE of JCT Ala 69
RouteCounty Highway 300
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.08831, -87.55434
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic750 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$491,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Greensboro RD over Wright Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Greensboro RD over Wright 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old Greensboro RD over Wright Branch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Greensboro RD over Wright Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old Greensboro RD over Wright Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.