Sweet Springs RD over Branch
GoodLimestone County, Alabama · SEC9 T1S R3W · Structure no. 007127
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 640
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sweet Springs RD over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sweet Springs RD over 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2030. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sweet Springs RD over Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sweet Springs 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Sweet Springs RD over Branch carry?
About 640 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sweet Springs RD over Branch?
The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sweet Springs RD over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.