US Bridges

Copeland Road over Copeland Branch

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC28 T2S R3W · Structure no. 018715

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copeland Road over Copeland Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Copeland Road over Copeland 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 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCopeland Road
CrossesCopeland Branch
LocationSEC28 T2S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.83628, -86.84498
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2002)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2028
Trucks4%
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$395,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Copeland Road over Copeland Branch built?

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

What condition is Copeland 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Copeland Road over Copeland Branch carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Copeland Road over Copeland Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Copeland Road over Copeland Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.