US Bridges

Jacks RD over Rodgers Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1 MI SE New Market · Structure no. 000019

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jacks RD over Rodgers Branch is a steel culvert carrying Jacks RD over Rodgers Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJacks RD
CrossesRodgers Branch
Location1 MI SE New Market
RouteCounty Highway 438
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.89283, -86.42209
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1992)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$448,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jacks RD over Rodgers Branch built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jacks RD over Rodgers Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Jacks RD over Rodgers Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jacks RD over Rodgers Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Jacks RD over Rodgers Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.