US Bridges

Lentzville RD over Branch

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC26 T2S R6W · Structure no. 005590

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lentzville RD over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lentzville RD over Branch in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLentzville RD
CrossesBranch
LocationSEC26 T2S R6W
RouteCounty Highway 66
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.84998, -87.13235
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2011)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$396,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lentzville RD over Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lentzville RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lentzville RD over Branch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lentzville RD over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lentzville RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.