US Bridges

Beatline Road over Kaufman Branch

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · Sec 29 T2S R3W · Structure no. 018151

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beatline Road over Kaufman Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Beatline Road over Kaufman Branch in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBeatline Road
CrossesKaufman Branch
LocationSec 29 T2S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 71
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.84657, -86.86091
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2013)
Projected traffic520 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$543,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beatline Road over Kaufman Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beatline Road over Kaufman 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Beatline Road over Kaufman Branch carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Beatline Road over Kaufman Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Beatline Road over Kaufman Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.