US Bridges

School House RD over Jenny River

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1.9 MI NW of Plevna · Structure no. 009825

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
125
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

School House RD over Jenny River is a concrete culvert carrying School House RD over Jenny River in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSchool House RD
CrossesJenny River
Location1.9 MI NW of Plevna
RouteCounty Highway 483
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.98534, -86.42856
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (1992)
Projected traffic103 by 2035
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$707,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was School House RD over Jenny River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is School House RD over Jenny River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does School House RD over Jenny River carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is School House RD over Jenny River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns School House RD over Jenny River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.