US Bridges

Baites RD over Ennis Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.1 MI N JCT CO RD 015 · Structure no. 001290

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
316
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baites RD over Ennis Branch is a masonry culvert carrying Baites RD over Ennis Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 316 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBaites RD
CrossesEnnis Branch
Location0.1 MI N JCT CO RD 015
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.89634, -86.7319
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 inspectionNovember 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (1992)
Projected traffic468 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$193,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baites RD over Ennis Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baites RD over Ennis 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Baites RD over Ennis Branch carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Baites RD over Ennis Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Baites RD over Ennis Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.