US Bridges

Rutland LN over Rutland Branch

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · Rutland LN E of 247 · Structure no. 012391

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rutland LN over Rutland Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Rutland LN over Rutland Branch in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRutland LN
CrossesRutland Branch
LocationRutland LN E of 247
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.68214, -87.85228
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating78.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2006)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$515,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rutland LN over Rutland Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rutland LN over Rutland 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rutland LN over Rutland Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rutland LN over Rutland Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Rutland LN over Rutland Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.