US Bridges

Danville Road over Danville Branch

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 0.25 MI North of HWY 36W · Structure no. 020809

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,010
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Danville Road over Danville Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Danville Road over Danville Branch in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 3,010 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,242 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDanville Road
CrossesDanville Branch
Location0.25 MI North of HWY 36W
RouteCounty Highway 1004
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.41915, -87.09147
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,010 (2010)
Projected traffic5,242 by 2042
Trucks10%
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$585,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Danville Road over Danville Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Danville Road over Danville 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Danville Road over Danville Branch carry?

About 3,010 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Danville Road over Danville Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Danville Road over Danville Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.