US Bridges

Nick Davis RD over Copperrun Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E Limestone CO · Structure no. 004985

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
420
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nick Davis RD over Copperrun Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nick Davis RD over Copperrun Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNick Davis RD
CrossesCopperrun Branch
Location0.1 MI E Limestone CO
RouteCounty Highway 338
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.80581, -86.78481
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (1992)
Projected traffic505 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$340,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nick Davis RD over Copperrun Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nick Davis RD over Copperrun 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nick Davis RD over Copperrun Branch carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nick Davis RD over Copperrun Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nick Davis RD over Copperrun Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.