US Bridges

Poplar Lane over Corbert Branch

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · NW of Crumley Chapel · Structure no. 014944

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,508
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Lane over Corbert Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Poplar Lane over Corbert Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,508 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,110 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPoplar Lane
CrossesCorbert Branch
LocationNW of Crumley Chapel
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.57023, -86.94273
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,508 (2024)
Projected traffic2,110 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$528,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poplar Lane over Corbert Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar Lane over Corbert 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Poplar Lane over Corbert Branch carry?

About 1,508 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Poplar Lane over Corbert Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Poplar Lane over Corbert Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.