US Bridges

Keenes Mill Road over Bee Branch

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.9 MI E JCT Al 216 · Structure no. 016415

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keenes Mill Road over Bee Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Keenes Mill Road over Bee Branch in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKeenes Mill Road
CrossesBee Branch
Location1.9 MI E JCT Al 216
RouteCounty Highway 393
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.19998, -87.42883
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 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 traffic750 (2018)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$898,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Keenes Mill Road over Bee Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keenes Mill Road over Bee 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Keenes Mill Road over Bee Branch carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Keenes Mill Road over Bee Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Keenes Mill Road over Bee Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.