US Bridges

Maysville RD over Locust Grove Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.2 MI So Co. RD 1448 · Structure no. 002620

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maysville RD over Locust Grove Branch is a concrete slab carrying Maysville RD over Locust Grove Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMaysville RD
CrossesLocust Grove Branch
Location0.2 MI So Co. RD 1448
RouteCounty Highway 258
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.84541, -86.45395
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1992)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$305,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maysville RD over Locust Grove Branch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maysville RD over Locust Grove 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Maysville RD over Locust Grove Branch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Maysville RD over Locust Grove Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Maysville RD over Locust Grove Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.