US Bridges

Danville Road over Rovers Branch

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 0.1MI S of Poole Road · Structure no. 021090

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,010
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Danville Road over Rovers Branch is a steel culvert carrying Danville Road over Rovers 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 3,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,564 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDanville Road
CrossesRovers Branch
Location0.1MI S of Poole Road
RouteCounty Highway 1004
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.44674, -87.09088
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,010 (2010)
Projected traffic5,564 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$581,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Danville Road over Rovers Branch built?

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

What condition is Danville Road over Rovers 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Danville Road over Rovers Branch carry?

About 3,010 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Danville Road over Rovers Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Danville Road over Rovers Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.