US Bridges

Woodbank Parkway over Wright Branch

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Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi. W of US 69 South · Structure no. 021724

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodbank Parkway over Wright Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Woodbank Parkway over Wright Branch in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodbank Parkway
CrossesWright Branch
Location0.3 Mi. W of US 69 South
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.08538, -87.56501
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$361,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodbank Parkway over Wright Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodbank Parkway over Wright Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Woodbank Parkway over Wright Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Woodbank Parkway over Wright Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Woodbank Parkway over Wright Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.