US Bridges

Rainbow DR over Branch

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · 1.5 M NE Rays Crossroads · Structure no. 009158

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
181
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rainbow DR over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Rainbow DR over Branch in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 181 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRainbow DR
CrossesBranch
Location1.5 M NE Rays Crossroads
RouteCounty Highway 92
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.25999, -85.87984
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181 (2016)
Projected traffic269 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$421,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rainbow DR over Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rainbow DR over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rainbow DR over Branch carry?

About 181 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rainbow DR over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rainbow DR over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.