US Bridges

Fuller Store RD over Polk Branch

Good

Colbert County, Alabama · Fuller Store RD · Structure no. 020646

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fuller Store RD over Polk Branch is a steel culvert carrying Fuller Store RD over Polk Branch in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFuller Store RD
CrossesPolk Branch
LocationFuller Store RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.66072, -87.59851
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2001)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$340,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fuller Store RD over Polk Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fuller Store RD over Polk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fuller Store RD over Polk Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Fuller Store RD over Polk Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Fuller Store RD over Polk Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.