US Bridges

Old Lee HWY over Tanyard Branch

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · Old Lee W of Red Rock RD · Structure no. 000633

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lee HWY over Tanyard Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old Lee HWY over Tanyard Branch in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Lee HWY
CrossesTanyard Branch
LocationOld Lee W of Red Rock RD
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73438, -87.86961
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
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (1985)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2041
Trucks20%
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$635,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Lee HWY over Tanyard Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Lee HWY over Tanyard 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old Lee HWY over Tanyard Branch carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Old Lee HWY over Tanyard Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Old Lee HWY over Tanyard Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.