US Bridges

Myers Road over Four Mile Branch

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · Sec 23 T2S R5W · Structure no. 019190

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Myers Road over Four Mile Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Myers Road over Four Mile Branch in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2034. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMyers Road
CrossesFour Mile Branch
LocationSec 23 T2S R5W
RouteCounty Highway 47
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.84934, -87.02737
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2014)
Projected traffic375 by 2034
Trucks5%
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$570,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Myers Road over Four Mile Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Myers Road over Four Mile 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Myers Road over Four Mile Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Myers Road over Four Mile Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Myers Road over Four Mile Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.