US Bridges

Leroy RD over Blacks Branch

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · .2 MI W of US 431 · Structure no. 009096

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leroy RD over Blacks Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Leroy RD over Blacks Branch in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 386 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLeroy RD
CrossesBlacks Branch
Location.2 MI W of US 431
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.80739, -85.16817
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2018)
Projected traffic386 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$462,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leroy RD over Blacks Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leroy RD over Blacks 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Leroy RD over Blacks Branch carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Leroy RD over Blacks Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Leroy RD over Blacks Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.