US Bridges

Jeff RD over Vaughn Branch

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 0.8 MI N US HWY 72 · Structure no. 002045

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeff RD over Vaughn Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Jeff RD over Vaughn Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,310 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJeff RD
CrossesVaughn Branch
Location0.8 MI N US HWY 72
RouteCounty Highway 88
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.76784, -86.7142
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 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (1992)
Projected traffic5,310 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$348,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jeff RD over Vaughn Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeff RD over Vaughn 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 Jeff RD over Vaughn Branch carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jeff RD over Vaughn Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jeff RD over Vaughn Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.