US Bridges

Pratt HWY over Branch

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Alabama · Pratt HWY * Morgan Str · Structure no. 000282

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pratt HWY over Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pratt HWY over Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2036. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesPratt HWY
CrossesBranch
LocationPratt HWY * Morgan Str
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.54571, -86.89964
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2016)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$704,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pratt HWY over Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pratt HWY over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pratt HWY over Branch carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pratt HWY over Branch?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pratt HWY over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.