US Bridges

Huff Lane over Early Branch

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · 0.6 MI N US HWY 11 · Structure no. 020316

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huff Lane over Early Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Huff Lane over Early Branch in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHuff Lane
CrossesEarly Branch
Location0.6 MI N US HWY 11
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.87188, -86.32421
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2009)
Projected traffic252 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$516,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huff Lane over Early Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huff Lane over Early Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Huff Lane over Early Branch carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Huff Lane over Early Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Huff Lane over Early Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.