CO RD 46 over Poplar Spring Branch
GoodHouston County, Alabama · Ala 52 to Circle · Structure no. 009107
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,822
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 46 over Poplar Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 46 over Poplar Spring Branch in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,822 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,697 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 46 over Poplar Spring Branch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 46 over Poplar Spring 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 CO RD 46 over Poplar Spring Branch carry?
About 1,822 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 46 over Poplar Spring Branch?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns CO RD 46 over Poplar Spring Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.