US Bridges

Cave Springs Rd. over Bakers Spring Branch

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Madison County, Alabama · ????????????????????????? · Structure no. 020116

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,220
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cave Springs Rd. over Bakers Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cave Springs Rd. over Bakers Spring Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,810 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCave Springs Rd.
CrossesBakers Spring Branch
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RouteCounty Highway 199
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.6029, -86.42067
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2008)
Projected traffic1,810 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cave Springs Rd. over Bakers Spring Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cave Springs Rd. over Bakers 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cave Springs Rd. over Bakers Spring Branch carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cave Springs Rd. over Bakers Spring Branch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Cave Springs Rd. over Bakers Spring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.