US Bridges

Shaw Road over Douglas Branch

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · T4S R6W Sec 16 · Structure no. 021277

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,125
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shaw Road over Douglas Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Shaw Road over Douglas Branch in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,125 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2027. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesShaw Road
CrossesDouglas Branch
LocationT4S R6W Sec 16
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.72126, -87.12117
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,125 (2007)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$540,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shaw Road over Douglas Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shaw Road over Douglas 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 Shaw Road over Douglas Branch carry?

About 1,125 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Shaw Road over Douglas Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Shaw Road over Douglas Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.