US Bridges

Love Branch Rd. over Leslie Branch

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.25 Mi. S of Cord 1333 · Structure no. 019195

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Love Branch Rd. over Leslie Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Love Branch Rd. over Leslie Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2030. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLove Branch Rd.
CrossesLeslie Branch
Location0.25 Mi. S of Cord 1333
RouteCounty Highway 336
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.85415, -86.78437
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 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 traffic680 (2010)
Projected traffic680 by 2030
Trucks12%
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$506,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Love Branch Rd. over Leslie Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Love Branch Rd. over Leslie 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Love Branch Rd. over Leslie Branch carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Love Branch Rd. over Leslie Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Love Branch Rd. over Leslie Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.