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Cave Spring RD over Ginhouse Branch

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Morgan County, Alabama · Cave Spring RD · Structure no. 020896

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cave Spring RD over Ginhouse Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cave Spring RD over Ginhouse Branch in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCave Spring RD
CrossesGinhouse Branch
LocationCave Spring RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.53333, -86.86667
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2004)
Projected traffic770 by 2034
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$542,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cave Spring RD over Ginhouse Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cave Spring RD over Ginhouse 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Cave Spring RD over Ginhouse Branch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cave Spring RD over Ginhouse Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Cave Spring RD over Ginhouse Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.