US Bridges

Dug Hill RD over Dug Hill Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.7 MI E CO RD 1240 · Structure no. 002075

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
794
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dug Hill RD over Dug Hill Branch is a concrete slab carrying Dug Hill RD over Dug Hill 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.

It carries about 794 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 955 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDug Hill RD
CrossesDug Hill Branch
Location0.7 MI E CO RD 1240
RouteCounty Highway 332
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.70278, -86.4948
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic794 (2003)
Projected traffic955 by 2040
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$468,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dug Hill RD over Dug Hill Branch built?

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

What condition is Dug Hill RD over Dug Hill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dug Hill RD over Dug Hill Branch carry?

About 794 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dug Hill RD over Dug Hill Branch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Dug Hill RD over Dug Hill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.