Barksdale Road over Copeland Branch
GoodLimestone County, Alabama · 0.25 MI E of Meadows Road · Structure no. 018163
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 169
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barksdale Road over Copeland Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Barksdale Road over Copeland 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 169 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2034. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 44 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barksdale Road over Copeland Branch built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barksdale Road over Copeland 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Barksdale Road over Copeland Branch carry?
About 169 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Barksdale Road over Copeland Branch?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Barksdale Road over Copeland Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.