US Bridges

Stinnett Hollow RD over Mcgowan Branch

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC9 T2S R6W · Structure no. 007054

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

About this bridge

Stinnett Hollow RD over Mcgowan Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Stinnett Hollow RD over Mcgowan 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 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 608 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 903 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesStinnett Hollow RD
CrossesMcgowan Branch
LocationSEC9 T2S R6W
RouteCounty Highway 52
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.89766, -87.16606
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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$275,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stinnett Hollow RD over Mcgowan Branch built?

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

What condition is Stinnett Hollow RD over Mcgowan 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Stinnett Hollow RD over Mcgowan Branch carry?

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

How long is Stinnett Hollow RD over Mcgowan Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Stinnett Hollow RD over Mcgowan Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.