US Bridges

Doyle ST over Branch

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · Doyle ST * Litchfield Ave · Structure no. 003754

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
462
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doyle ST over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Doyle ST over Branch in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 462 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDoyle ST
CrossesBranch
LocationDoyle ST * Litchfield Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.00833, -85.975
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic462 (2025)
Projected traffic627 by 2045
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$276,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doyle ST over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doyle ST over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Doyle ST over Branch carry?

About 462 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Doyle ST over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Doyle ST over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.