US Bridges

Dupree Hollow RD over Double Branch

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · _T.1S. R.5W. Sec 31 · Structure no. 021700

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
121
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dupree Hollow RD over Double Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Dupree Hollow RD over Double Branch in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDupree Hollow RD
CrossesDouble Branch
Location_T.1S. R.5W. Sec 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.91883, -87.09176
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.7 US tons
Inventory rating98.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2022)
Projected traffic181 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$237,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dupree Hollow RD over Double Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dupree Hollow RD over Double 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Dupree Hollow RD over Double Branch carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Dupree Hollow RD over Double Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dupree Hollow RD over Double Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.