US Bridges

Old RR Bed RD over Davis Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 3.6 MI N US 72 HWY · Structure no. 008697

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,798
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old RR Bed RD over Davis Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old RR Bed RD over Davis Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,798 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,560 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOld RR Bed RD
CrossesDavis Branch
Location3.6 MI N US 72 HWY
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.79926, -86.78346
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,798 (2002)
Projected traffic4,560 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$596,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old RR Bed RD over Davis Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old RR Bed RD over Davis 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 Old RR Bed RD over Davis Branch carry?

About 3,798 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old RR Bed RD over Davis Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Old RR Bed RD over Davis Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.