US Bridges

Love Branch RD over Leslie Br

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC24 T2S R3W · Structure no. 007788

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
355
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Love Branch RD over Leslie Br is a concrete channel beam carrying Love Branch RD over Leslie Br in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 355 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2034. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLove Branch RD
CrossesLeslie Br
LocationSEC24 T2S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 127
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.85173, -86.78461
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2014)
Projected traffic528 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$354,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Love Branch RD over Leslie Br built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Love Branch RD over Leslie Br 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Love Branch RD over Leslie Br carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Love Branch RD over Leslie Br?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Love Branch RD over Leslie Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.