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Leon Douglas RD over Leighton Branch

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · Leon Douglas RD · Structure no. 011635

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leon Douglas RD over Leighton Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Leon Douglas RD over Leighton Branch in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLeon Douglas RD
CrossesLeighton Branch
LocationLeon Douglas RD
RouteCounty Highway 40002
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.70032, -87.53957
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2006)
Projected traffic500 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$387,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leon Douglas RD over Leighton Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leon Douglas RD over Leighton 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Leon Douglas RD over Leighton Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Leon Douglas RD over Leighton Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Leon Douglas RD over Leighton Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.