US Bridges

_sand Springs Rd. over _hauskin Branch

PoorClosed to traffic

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC.28 T1S R3W · Structure no. 021639

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

_sand Springs Rd. over _hauskin Branch is a concrete culvert carrying _sand Springs Rd. over _hauskin Branch in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 541 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries_sand Springs Rd.
Crosses_hauskin Branch
LocationSEC.28 T1S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.92551, -86.84657
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2020)
Projected traffic541 by 2042
Trucks2%
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$300,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was _sand Springs Rd. over _hauskin Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is _sand Springs Rd. over _hauskin Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does _sand Springs Rd. over _hauskin Branch carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is _sand Springs Rd. over _hauskin Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns _sand Springs Rd. over _hauskin Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.