US Bridges

_balch RD over _tributary

Good

Madison County, Alabama · _ · Structure no. 021598

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

_balch RD over _tributary is a concrete culvert carrying _balch RD over _tributary in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 20,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,000 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Carries_balch RD
Crosses_tributary
Location_
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.7312, -86.7679
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2000)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$364,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was _balch RD over _tributary built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is _balch RD over _tributary 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does _balch RD over _tributary carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is _balch RD over _tributary?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns _balch RD over _tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.