US Bridges

V.S. Cemetery Road over Givens Branch

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 0.3 MI East SR 36 · Structure no. 021300

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

V.S. Cemetery Road over Givens Branch is a concrete culvert carrying V.S. Cemetery Road over Givens Branch in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesV.S. Cemetery Road
CrossesGivens Branch
Location0.3 MI East SR 36
RouteCounty Highway 475
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.50392, -86.67563
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic10 (2017)
Projected traffic18 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$574,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was V.S. Cemetery Road over Givens Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is V.S. Cemetery Road over Givens 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 2024.

How much traffic does V.S. Cemetery Road over Givens Branch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is V.S. Cemetery Road over Givens Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns V.S. Cemetery Road over Givens Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.