US Bridges

Westchester RD over Bradford Branch

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.3 MI N HWY 20 · Structure no. 013871

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westchester RD over Bradford Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Westchester RD over Bradford Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,083 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWestchester RD
CrossesBradford Branch
Location0.3 MI N HWY 20
RouteCity Street 1
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.68333, -86.76333
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1992)
Projected traffic1,083 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$352,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westchester RD over Bradford Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westchester RD over Bradford 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Westchester RD over Bradford Branch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Westchester RD over Bradford Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Westchester RD over Bradford Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.