US Bridges

Asphalt Rock RD over Weaver Branch

Good

Colbert County, Alabama · Asp. Rock Weaver Branch · Structure no. 012950

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Asphalt Rock RD over Weaver Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Asphalt Rock RD over Weaver Branch in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAsphalt Rock RD
CrossesWeaver Branch
LocationAsp. Rock Weaver Branch
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73554, -88.07982
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2006)
Projected traffic500 by 2043
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$578,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Asphalt Rock RD over Weaver Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Asphalt Rock RD over Weaver Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Asphalt Rock RD over Weaver Branch carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Asphalt Rock RD over Weaver Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Asphalt Rock RD over Weaver Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.