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702 over Loveless

Good

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 702 South Culvert · Structure no. 011814

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

702 over Loveless is a concrete culvert carrying 702 over Loveless in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries702
CrossesLoveless
LocationCR 702 South Culvert
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.12362, -86.79057
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (1991)
Projected traffic75 by 2036
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$319,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 702 over Loveless built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 702 over Loveless 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 702 over Loveless carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is 702 over Loveless?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 702 over Loveless?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.