US Bridges

Sharpes Hollow RD over Barley Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1 MI SE JCT CO RD 468 · Structure no. 002624

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharpes Hollow RD over Barley Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sharpes Hollow RD over Barley 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSharpes Hollow RD
CrossesBarley Branch
Location1 MI SE JCT CO RD 468
RouteCounty Highway 435
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.86931, -86.87454
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 inspectionDecember 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 Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1992)
Projected traffic55 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$176,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sharpes Hollow RD over Barley Branch built?

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

What condition is Sharpes Hollow RD over Barley 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sharpes Hollow RD over Barley Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Sharpes Hollow RD over Barley Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Sharpes Hollow RD over Barley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.