US Bridges

Carters Grove RD over Ready Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.1 MI N CO RD 1263 · Structure no. 001511

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,076
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carters Grove RD over Ready Branch is a masonry culvert carrying Carters Grove RD over Ready Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 1,076 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,291 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCarters Grove RD
CrossesReady Branch
Location0.1 MI N CO RD 1263
RouteCounty Highway 280
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.93304, -86.69554
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,076 (2001)
Projected traffic1,291 by 2035
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$374,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carters Grove RD over Ready Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carters Grove RD over Ready 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Carters Grove RD over Ready Branch carry?

About 1,076 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carters Grove RD over Ready Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Carters Grove RD over Ready Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.