US Bridges

Meneffee RD over Branch

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC14 T3S R3W · Structure no. 008062

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meneffee RD over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Meneffee RD over Branch in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2034. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMeneffee RD
CrossesBranch
LocationSEC14 T3S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 111
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.77786, -86.82385
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2014)
Projected traffic850 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$266,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meneffee RD over Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meneffee 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Meneffee RD over Branch carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meneffee 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 34 ft wide.

Who owns Meneffee RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.