US Bridges

SR 153 MP 3.125 over Poplar Branch

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · 3.1 Mi. North Fla. Line. · Structure no. 020822

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 153 MP 3.125 over Poplar Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 153 MP 3.125 over Poplar Branch in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 40 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,972 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 153 MP 3.125
CrossesPoplar Branch
Location3.1 Mi. North Fla. Line.
RouteState Highway 153
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.03158, -86.10917
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2013)
Projected traffic1,972 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$534,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 153 MP 3.125 over Poplar Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 153 MP 3.125 over Poplar 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 153 MP 3.125 over Poplar Branch carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 153 MP 3.125 over Poplar Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns SR 153 MP 3.125 over Poplar Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.