US Bridges

Lagrange RD over Polk Branch

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · Lagrange RD S Gargis LN · Structure no. 013033

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,590
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lagrange RD over Polk Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lagrange RD over Polk Branch in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,590 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLagrange RD
CrossesPolk Branch
LocationLagrange RD S Gargis LN
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.64957, -87.61673
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,590 (2006)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$538,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lagrange RD over Polk Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lagrange RD over Polk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lagrange RD over Polk Branch carry?

About 1,590 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lagrange RD over Polk Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Lagrange RD over Polk Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.