US Bridges

_quinn Rd. over _beauchamp Branch

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · _SEC5 T3S R5W · Structure no. 021262

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
419
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

_quinn Rd. over _beauchamp Branch is a concrete culvert carrying _quinn Rd. over _beauchamp Branch in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 419 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 623 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries_quinn Rd.
Crosses_beauchamp Branch
Location_SEC5 T3S R5W
RouteCounty Highway 52C
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.80663, -87.07952
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic419 (2017)
Projected traffic623 by 2037
Trucks6%
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$408,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was _quinn Rd. over _beauchamp Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is _quinn Rd. over _beauchamp 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 _quinn Rd. over _beauchamp Branch carry?

About 419 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is _quinn Rd. over _beauchamp Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns _quinn Rd. over _beauchamp Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.