US Bridges

Hegia Burrow RD over Lee Hollow Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1.5 MI E JCT CO RD 155 · Structure no. 008088

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hegia Burrow RD over Lee Hollow Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hegia Burrow RD over Lee Hollow Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 322 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHegia Burrow RD
CrossesLee Hollow Branch
Location1.5 MI E JCT CO RD 155
RouteCounty Highway 366
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.56497, -86.53863
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1992)
Projected traffic322 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$429,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hegia Burrow RD over Lee Hollow Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hegia Burrow RD over Lee Hollow 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hegia Burrow RD over Lee Hollow Branch carry?

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

How long is Hegia Burrow RD over Lee Hollow Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Hegia Burrow RD over Lee Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.