US Bridges

Harragate Springs over Branch

Poor

Elmore County, Alabama · .5 Miles from Al 9 · Structure no. 020888

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harragate Springs over Branch is a steel culvert carrying Harragate Springs over Branch in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarragate Springs
CrossesBranch
Location.5 Miles from Al 9
RouteCity Street 3
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.51847, -86.20255
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic60 (2013)
Projected traffic120 by 2031
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$672,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harragate Springs over Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harragate Springs over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does Harragate Springs over Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Harragate Springs over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Harragate Springs over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.