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Poplar Springs Dri over Poplar Springs Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 40 Ft West of County 70 · Structure no. 012622

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
205
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Springs Dri over Poplar Springs Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Poplar Springs Dri over Poplar Springs Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPoplar Springs Dri
CrossesPoplar Springs Branch
Location40 Ft West of County 70
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.79785, -87.25919
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (1989)
Projected traffic410 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$290,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poplar Springs Dri over Poplar Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar Springs Dri over Poplar Springs 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 Poplar Springs Dri over Poplar Springs Branch carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Poplar Springs Dri over Poplar Springs Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar Springs Dri over Poplar Springs Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.