US Bridges

Sweeny Hollow RD over Dry Branch

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1.0MI SE Al HWY 75 · Structure no. 016695

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,280
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sweeny Hollow RD over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sweeny Hollow RD over Dry Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8,280 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,280 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSweeny Hollow RD
CrossesDry Branch
Location1.0MI SE Al HWY 75
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.67223, -86.66529
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,280 (2023)
Projected traffic11,280 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$417,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sweeny Hollow RD over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sweeny Hollow RD over Dry 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 Sweeny Hollow RD over Dry Branch carry?

About 8,280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Sweeny Hollow RD over Dry Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sweeny Hollow RD over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.