US Bridges

CO RD 4 over School House Banch

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 3.5 MI W of Glennville · Structure no. 017705

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 4 over School House Banch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 4 over School House Banch in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 4
CrossesSchool House Banch
Location3.5 MI W of Glennville
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.13322, -85.23307
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2001)
Projected traffic50 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$470,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 4 over School House Banch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 4 over School House Banch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 4 over School House Banch carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is CO RD 4 over School House Banch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 4 over School House Banch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.