US Bridges

Lingerlost Road over Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 2.4 MI E JCT SR 2 & SR 13 · Structure no. 020781

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lingerlost Road over Branch is a steel culvert carrying Lingerlost Road over Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLingerlost Road
CrossesBranch
Location2.4 MI E JCT SR 2 & SR 13
RouteCounty Highway 71
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.85946, -87.51609
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$542,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lingerlost Road over Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lingerlost Road over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lingerlost Road over Branch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lingerlost Road over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Lingerlost Road over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.