US Bridges

Greenville Pike over Skinem Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 2.5 So Lincoln CO Line · Structure no. 001659

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
595
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenville Pike over Skinem Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Greenville Pike over Skinem 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 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 750 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenville Pike
CrossesSkinem Branch
Location2.5 So Lincoln CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 249
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.9524, -86.51842
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 inspectionJuly 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic595 (1992)
Projected traffic750 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$288,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenville Pike over Skinem Branch built?

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

What condition is Greenville Pike over Skinem 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 Greenville Pike over Skinem Branch carry?

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

How long is Greenville Pike over Skinem Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Greenville Pike over Skinem Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.