US Bridges

Hobbs ST over Branch

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · 0.2 MI W of US 31 · Structure no. 006686

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,708
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hobbs ST over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hobbs ST over Branch in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 4,708 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,629 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHobbs ST
CrossesBranch
Location0.2 MI W of US 31
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.80338, -86.9559
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,708 (2003)
Projected traffic5,629 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hobbs ST over Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hobbs ST over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Hobbs ST over Branch carry?

About 4,708 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Hobbs ST over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Hobbs ST over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.