US Bridges

Maples RD over Vann Spring Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1.0 MI W US HWY 431 · Structure no. 002061

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
319
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maples RD over Vann Spring Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Maples RD over Vann Spring 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 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMaples RD
CrossesVann Spring Branch
Location1.0 MI W US HWY 431
RouteCity Street 192
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.53998, -86.44023
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2006)
Projected traffic440 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$228,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maples RD over Vann Spring Branch built?

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

What condition is Maples RD over Vann Spring 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 Maples RD over Vann Spring Branch carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Maples RD over Vann Spring Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Maples RD over Vann Spring Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.