US Bridges

Cr. 58 over Four Mile Branch

Good

Butler County, Alabama · 1.2 Mi. NW Boucher Lake · Structure no. 009392

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
571
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 58 over Four Mile Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 58 over Four Mile Branch in Butler 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 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 571 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCr. 58
CrossesFour Mile Branch
Location1.2 Mi. NW Boucher Lake
RouteCounty Highway 58
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.83081, -86.54509
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 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 traffic571 (2018)
Projected traffic220 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$651,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 58 over Four Mile Branch built?

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

What condition is Cr. 58 over Four Mile 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 58 over Four Mile Branch carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 58 over Four Mile Branch?

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

Who owns Cr. 58 over Four Mile Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.