US Bridges

Mt. Carmel RD over Mt Carmel Branch

Good

Madison County, Alabama · .6 Mi. E. H. Nance RD · Structure no. 016165

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Carmel RD over Mt Carmel Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Mt. Carmel RD over Mt Carmel Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesMt. Carmel RD
CrossesMt Carmel Branch
Location.6 Mi. E. H. Nance RD
RouteCounty Highway 283
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.80609, -86.48034
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1995)
Projected traffic250 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$548,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Carmel RD over Mt Carmel Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Carmel RD over Mt Carmel 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mt. Carmel RD over Mt Carmel Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Carmel RD over Mt Carmel Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Carmel RD over Mt Carmel Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.