US Bridges

Douglas Rd. over Douglas Branch

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.4 MI W JCT CO RD 088 · Structure no. 020171

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,760
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Douglas Rd. over Douglas Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Douglas Rd. over Douglas Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,760 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,120 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDouglas Rd.
CrossesDouglas Branch
Location0.4 MI W JCT CO RD 088
RouteCounty Highway 26
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.80113, -86.72266
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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,760 (2010)
Projected traffic4,120 by 2035
Trucks6%
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$474,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Douglas Rd. over Douglas Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Douglas Rd. over Douglas 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Douglas Rd. over Douglas Branch carry?

About 2,760 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Douglas Rd. over Douglas Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Douglas Rd. over Douglas Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.