US Bridges

Danne Rd. over Green Branch

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1.6 Mi. S. of Co. Rd. 32 · Structure no. 018381

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Danne Rd. over Green Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Danne Rd. over Green Branch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 335 vehicles a day, projected to reach 452 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long.

CarriesDanne Rd.
CrossesGreen Branch
Location1.6 Mi. S. of Co. Rd. 32
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.44954, -87.83551
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2019)
Projected traffic452 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$593,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Danne Rd. over Green Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Danne Rd. over Green 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Danne Rd. over Green Branch carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Danne Rd. over Green Branch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Danne Rd. over Green Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.