US Bridges

Sweeny Hollow RD over Dry Branch

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 100 JCT Al 75 Pinson · Structure no. 018136

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,055
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sweeny Hollow RD over Dry Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sweeny Hollow RD over Dry Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,055 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,250 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSweeny Hollow RD
CrossesDry Branch
Location100 JCT Al 75 Pinson
RouteCounty Highway 346
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.68223, -86.68253
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,055 (2025)
Projected traffic7,250 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sweeny Hollow RD over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Sweeny Hollow RD over Dry Branch carry?

About 5,055 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sweeny Hollow RD over Dry Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Sweeny Hollow RD over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.