US Bridges

CO Rt 169 over Bullard Branch

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 1.5 MI N of Shiloh T2SR10 · Structure no. 013388

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
296
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 169 over Bullard Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 169 over Bullard Branch in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 169
CrossesBullard Branch
Location1.5 MI N of Shiloh T2SR10
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.85278, -85.58929
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic296 (2024)
Projected traffic440 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$331,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 169 over Bullard Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 169 over Bullard 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 169 over Bullard Branch carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 169 over Bullard Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO Rt 169 over Bullard Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.