US Bridges

Scott Branch RD over Scott Branch

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 2.0 MI SW JCT US HWY 431 · Structure no. 013060

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Branch RD over Scott Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Scott Branch RD over Scott Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 188 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesScott Branch RD
CrossesScott Branch
Location2.0 MI SW JCT US HWY 431
RouteCounty Highway 167
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.50436, -86.42058
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1992)
Projected traffic188 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$428,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scott Branch RD over Scott Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott Branch RD over Scott Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Scott Branch RD over Scott Branch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Scott Branch RD over Scott Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Branch RD over Scott Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.