US Bridges

County Rd. 10 over Spring Branch

GoodPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 1.3 Miles East of HWY.431 · Structure no. 018831

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
726
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rd. 10 over Spring Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying County Rd. 10 over Spring Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 726 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,016 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rd. 10
CrossesSpring Branch
Location1.3 Miles East of HWY.431
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.53585, -86.39358
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic726 (2006)
Projected traffic1,016 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$354,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rd. 10 over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rd. 10 over Spring 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Rd. 10 over Spring Branch carry?

About 726 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is County Rd. 10 over Spring Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Rd. 10 over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.