US Bridges

Hanging Tree Rd. over Bronson Creek

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 2.8 Mi. East of Co. RD 49 · Structure no. 019691

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Hanging Tree Rd. over Bronson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hanging Tree Rd. over Bronson Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHanging Tree Rd.
CrossesBronson Creek
Location2.8 Mi. East of Co. RD 49
RouteState Lands Road PF000
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.98968, -85.41002
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic15 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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$179,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hanging Tree Rd. over Bronson Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hanging Tree Rd. over Bronson Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Hanging Tree Rd. over Bronson Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hanging Tree Rd. over Bronson Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Hanging Tree Rd. over Bronson Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.