US Bridges

Bradford Drive over Sherwood Branch Trib

Good

Madison County, Alabama · .5 MI West of Rideout RD · Structure no. 014265

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradford Drive over Sherwood Branch Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Bradford Drive over Sherwood Branch Trib 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 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,568 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBradford Drive
CrossesSherwood Branch Trib
Location.5 MI West of Rideout RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.71833, -86.67167
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating94.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,200 (2024)
Projected traffic29,568 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bradford Drive over Sherwood Branch Trib built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradford Drive over Sherwood Branch Trib 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bradford Drive over Sherwood Branch Trib carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bradford Drive over Sherwood Branch Trib?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bradford Drive over Sherwood Branch Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.