US Bridges

Ennis Road over Burkett Branch

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · 1.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR 52 · Structure no. 010749

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ennis Road over Burkett Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ennis Road over Burkett Branch in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,283 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEnnis Road
CrossesBurkett Branch
Location1.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR 52
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.24222, -85.34389
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic1,450 (2003)
Projected traffic2,283 by 2042
Trucks1%
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

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$347,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ennis Road over Burkett Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ennis Road over Burkett 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 2025.

How much traffic does Ennis Road over Burkett Branch carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ennis Road over Burkett Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ennis Road over Burkett Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.