US Bridges

Sandlin Road over Branch

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · East of Hays Mill Road · Structure no. 018076

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandlin Road over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sandlin Road over Branch in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,750 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSandlin Road
CrossesBranch
LocationEast of Hays Mill Road
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.92036, -86.9314
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2010)
Projected traffic4,750 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$523,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandlin Road over Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandlin Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sandlin Road over Branch carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sandlin Road over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sandlin Road over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.