US Bridges

Dalton DR over Roebuck Branch

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Dalton DR * Red Lane Road · Structure no. 014334

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dalton DR over Roebuck Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Dalton DR over Roebuck Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 85 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDalton DR
CrossesRoebuck Branch
LocationDalton DR * Red Lane Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.59281, -86.70493
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2016)
Projected traffic500 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$583,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dalton DR over Roebuck Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Dalton DR over Roebuck 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 Dalton DR over Roebuck Branch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dalton DR over Roebuck Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Dalton DR over Roebuck Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.