US Bridges

Jacobs Trail over Branch

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1/2 Mile S of Romulus RD · Structure no. 020259

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jacobs Trail over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Jacobs Trail over Branch in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJacobs Trail
CrossesBranch
Location1/2 Mile S of Romulus RD
RouteCounty Highway 374
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.12386, -87.82487
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2008)
Projected traffic45 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jacobs Trail over Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jacobs Trail over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Jacobs Trail over Branch carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Jacobs Trail over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jacobs Trail over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.