US Bridges

Landers Swink Road over Gold Branch

Good

Elmore County, Alabama · SEC-20-T20N-R21E · Structure no. 021494

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
141
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Landers Swink Road over Gold Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Landers Swink Road over Gold Branch in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 141 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2027. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesLanders Swink Road
CrossesGold Branch
LocationSEC-20-T20N-R21E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.6673, -86.0231
Functional classRural Major 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2016)
Projected traffic176 by 2027
Trucks—
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$334,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Landers Swink Road over Gold Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Landers Swink Road over Gold 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 Landers Swink Road over Gold Branch carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Landers Swink Road over Gold Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Landers Swink Road over Gold Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.