US Bridges

Dug Hill RD over Hambrick Branch

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.5 MI So US HWY 72 E · Structure no. 013420

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
650
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dug Hill RD over Hambrick Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Dug Hill RD over Hambrick 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDug Hill RD
CrossesHambrick Branch
Location0.5 MI So US HWY 72 E
RouteCounty Highway 332
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.75089, -86.4746
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (1992)
Projected traffic720 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$496,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dug Hill RD over Hambrick Branch built?

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

What condition is Dug Hill RD over Hambrick 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Dug Hill RD over Hambrick Branch carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dug Hill RD over Hambrick Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Dug Hill RD over Hambrick Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.