US Bridges

Greenleaf RD over Graydon Branch

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 2.0 Mi. North East Midway · Structure no. 018087

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenleaf RD over Graydon Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Greenleaf RD over Graydon Branch in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenleaf RD
CrossesGraydon Branch
Location2.0 Mi. North East Midway
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.83848, -86.4415
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2000)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$427,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenleaf RD over Graydon Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenleaf RD over Graydon 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Greenleaf RD over Graydon Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Greenleaf RD over Graydon Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Greenleaf RD over Graydon Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.