US Bridges

County Rt 1 over Jaye Branch

Fair

Monroe County, Alabama · 1 Mi. N. Rocky Hill · Structure no. 013873

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
Daily traffic
375
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 1 over Jaye Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Rt 1 over Jaye Branch in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt 1
CrossesJaye Branch
Location1 Mi. N. Rocky Hill
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.39759, -87.55687
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (1993)
Projected traffic450 by 2033
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$724,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 1 over Jaye Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 1 over Jaye Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does County Rt 1 over Jaye Branch carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 1 over Jaye Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Rt 1 over Jaye Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.