US Bridges

Bo Howard RD over Dry Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.4 MI S CO RD 015 · Structure no. 001300

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
239
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bo Howard RD over Dry Branch is a masonry culvert carrying Bo Howard RD over Dry 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 239 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBo Howard RD
CrossesDry Branch
Location0.4 MI S CO RD 015
RouteCounty Highway 94
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.89938, -86.69875
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2001)
Projected traffic289 by 2042
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$193,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bo Howard RD over Dry Branch built?

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

What condition is Bo Howard RD over Dry 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 Bo Howard RD over Dry Branch carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bo Howard RD over Dry Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bo Howard RD over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.