US Bridges

Red Lane Road over Branch

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Red Lane RD * Sunset DR · Structure no. 006273

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Lane Road over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Red Lane Road over Branch in Jefferson 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 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Lane Road
CrossesBranch
LocationRed Lane RD * Sunset DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.59119, -86.70804
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2016)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$809,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Lane Road over Branch built?

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

What condition is Red Lane Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Red Lane Road over Branch carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Red Lane Road over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Red Lane Road over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.