Jeff RD over Nichols Spr. Branch
GoodMadison County, Alabama · 1.6 MI N US HWY 72W · Structure no. 014065
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 1992 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jeff RD over Nichols Spr. Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Jeff RD over Nichols Spr. Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,010 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jeff RD over Nichols Spr. Branch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jeff RD over Nichols Spr. 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 Jeff RD over Nichols Spr. Branch carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Jeff RD over Nichols Spr. Branch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Jeff RD over Nichols Spr. Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.