US Bridges

Grimwood RD over Grimwood Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1.5 MI E CO RD 1116 · Structure no. 001646

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grimwood RD over Grimwood Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Grimwood RD over Grimwood Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,208 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGrimwood RD
CrossesGrimwood Branch
Location1.5 MI E CO RD 1116
RouteCounty Highway 137
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.90273, -86.57772
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (1992)
Projected traffic2,208 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$345,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grimwood RD over Grimwood Branch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grimwood RD over Grimwood 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Grimwood RD over Grimwood Branch carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grimwood RD over Grimwood Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Grimwood RD over Grimwood Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.