US Bridges

CO RD 1 over White Hollow Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.3 S of Int CO 40 · Structure no. 020274

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
73
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 1 over White Hollow Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 1 over White Hollow Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 146 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 1
CrossesWhite Hollow Branch
Location0.3 S of Int CO 40
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.99662, -87.9905
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (1989)
Projected traffic146 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 1 over White Hollow Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 1 over White Hollow Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 1 over White Hollow Branch carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is CO RD 1 over White Hollow Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 1 over White Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.