US Bridges

Friend Road over Petty Branch

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · Sec 28 T3S R6W · Structure no. 018208

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Friend Road over Petty Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Friend Road over Petty Branch in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 430 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFriend Road
CrossesPetty Branch
LocationSec 28 T3S R6W
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.76224, -87.16057
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2014)
Projected traffic430 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$429,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Friend Road over Petty Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Friend Road over Petty 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Friend Road over Petty Branch carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Friend Road over Petty Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Friend Road over Petty Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.