US Bridges

Bradford Drive over Sherwood Branch

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Madison County, Alabama · Bradford Dr. A/Sherwood B · Structure no. 014266

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradford Drive over Sherwood Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bradford Drive over Sherwood 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,408 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBradford Drive
CrossesSherwood Branch
LocationBradford Dr. A/Sherwood B
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.728, -86.6676
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 rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,200 (2024)
Projected traffic23,408 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bradford Drive over Sherwood Branch built?

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

What condition is Bradford Drive over Sherwood 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bradford Drive over Sherwood Branch carry?

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bradford Drive over Sherwood Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Bradford Drive over Sherwood Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.