US Bridges

Greenville Pike over Stewart Branch

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 1.5 So Lincoln CO Line · Structure no. 019053

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
Daily traffic
428
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenville Pike over Stewart Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Greenville Pike over Stewart Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 428 vehicles a day, projected to reach 640 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenville Pike
CrossesStewart Branch
Location1.5 So Lincoln CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 249
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.98542, -86.51809
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2005)
Projected traffic640 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$446,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenville Pike over Stewart Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenville Pike over Stewart 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 Greenville Pike over Stewart Branch carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Greenville Pike over Stewart Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Greenville Pike over Stewart Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.