US Bridges

Thrasher Road over No Name Branch

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · Sec 31 T19N R19E · Structure no. 016272

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thrasher Road over No Name Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Thrasher Road over No Name Branch in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesThrasher Road
CrossesNo Name Branch
LocationSec 31 T19N R19E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.58833, -86.20333
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1998)
Projected traffic68 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$416,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thrasher Road over No Name Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thrasher Road over No Name 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Thrasher Road over No Name Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Thrasher Road over No Name Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Thrasher Road over No Name Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.