US Bridges

Poplar Springs RD over Branch No Name

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 3.2 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 015212

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Springs RD over Branch No Name is a concrete channel beam carrying Poplar Springs RD over Branch No Name in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesPoplar Springs RD
CrossesBranch No Name
Location3.2 MI N of US 82
RouteCounty Highway 79
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.04691, -85.27062
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating96.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 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 width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2017)
Projected traffic70 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$348,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poplar Springs RD over Branch No Name built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar Springs RD over Branch No Name 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Poplar Springs RD over Branch No Name carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Poplar Springs RD over Branch No Name?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar Springs RD over Branch No Name?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.