US Bridges

Mcmullen RD over Collier Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.2 N CO RD JCT 220 · Structure no. 001358

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
595
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcmullen RD over Collier Branch is a masonry culvert carrying Mcmullen RD over Collier 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 6 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 595 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMcmullen RD
CrossesCollier Branch
Location0.2 N CO RD JCT 220
RouteCounty Highway 413
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.64097, -86.40783
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic595 (1992)
Projected traffic808 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$241,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcmullen RD over Collier Branch built?

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

What condition is Mcmullen RD over Collier 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mcmullen RD over Collier Branch carry?

About 595 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcmullen RD over Collier Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mcmullen RD over Collier Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.