US Bridges

Leonard Road over Unnamed Branch

Good

Cullman County, Alabama · Leonard Road · Structure no. 018893

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leonard Road over Unnamed Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Leonard Road over Unnamed Branch in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long.

CarriesLeonard Road
CrossesUnnamed Branch
LocationLeonard Road
RouteCounty Highway 87
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.13862, -86.86592
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic280 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$694,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leonard Road over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leonard Road over Unnamed 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Leonard Road over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Leonard Road over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long.

Who owns Leonard Road over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.