US Bridges

Dug Hill RD over Hill Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1.0 MI No CO RD 1335 · Structure no. 002076

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dug Hill RD over Hill Branch is a concrete slab carrying Dug Hill RD over 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 955 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesDug Hill RD
CrossesHill Branch
Location1.0 MI No CO RD 1335
RouteCounty Highway 332
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.71889, -86.48936
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (1992)
Projected traffic955 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$295,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dug Hill RD over Hill Branch built?

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

What condition is Dug Hill RD over 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 Hill Branch carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dug Hill RD over Hill Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Dug Hill RD over Hill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.