US Bridges

Stinnett Hollow R over Stinnett Branch

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC4 T2S R6W · Structure no. 007053

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
608
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stinnett Hollow R over Stinnett Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Stinnett Hollow R over Stinnett Branch in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 608 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 903 by 2034. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesStinnett Hollow R
CrossesStinnett Branch
LocationSEC4 T2S R6W
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.8944, -87.16635
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic608 (2014)
Projected traffic903 by 2034
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$593,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stinnett Hollow R over Stinnett Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stinnett Hollow R over Stinnett 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Stinnett Hollow R over Stinnett Branch carry?

About 608 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stinnett Hollow R over Stinnett Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Stinnett Hollow R over Stinnett Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.