US Bridges

Snake Road over Unnamed Branch

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC36 T3S R5W · Structure no. 018714

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
273
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snake Road over Unnamed Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Snake Road over Unnamed Branch in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSnake Road
CrossesUnnamed Branch
LocationSEC36 T3S R5W
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.77821, -87.20449
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2002)
Projected traffic410 by 2028
Trucks15%
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$569,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snake Road over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snake Road over Unnamed 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 Snake Road over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Snake Road over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Snake Road over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.