US Bridges

Rifle Range Road over Brensen Branch

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · Rifle Range RD · Structure no. 011186

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,160
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rifle Range Road over Brensen Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Rifle Range Road over Brensen Branch in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 4,160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2031. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRifle Range Road
CrossesBrensen Branch
LocationRifle Range RD
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.43849, -86.12211
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,160 (2004)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2031
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rifle Range Road over Brensen Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rifle Range Road over Brensen 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rifle Range Road over Brensen Branch carry?

About 4,160 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rifle Range Road over Brensen Branch?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rifle Range Road over Brensen Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.