US Bridges

Peace Church Road over Brenson Branch

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Elmore County, Alabama · Peace Church RD · Structure no. 011945

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,710
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peace Church Road over Brenson Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Peace Church Road over Brenson Branch in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,710 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPeace Church Road
CrossesBrenson Branch
LocationPeace Church RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.43991, -86.1194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 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 traffic3,710 (2008)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$515,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peace Church Road over Brenson Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peace Church Road over Brenson 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Peace Church Road over Brenson Branch carry?

About 3,710 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Peace Church Road over Brenson Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Peace Church Road over Brenson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.