US Bridges

Stone Drive over Section Branch

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 0.5 MI No US HWY 72 E · Structure no. 002769

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Drive over Section Branch is a concrete slab carrying Stone Drive over Section Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStone Drive
CrossesSection Branch
Location0.5 MI No US HWY 72 E
RouteCounty Highway 307
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.74776, -86.43586
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1992)
Projected traffic365 by 2037
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$218,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stone Drive over Section Branch built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stone Drive over Section 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Stone Drive over Section Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stone Drive over Section Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Stone Drive over Section Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.