US Bridges

Coys Drive over Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 13010 Coys Drive · Structure no. 013408

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coys Drive over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Coys Drive over Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCoys Drive
CrossesBranch
Location13010 Coys Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.62167, -86.53333
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2024)
Projected traffic616 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$509,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coys Drive over Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coys Drive over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Coys Drive over Branch carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Coys Drive over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Coys Drive over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.