US Bridges

Stone River Road over Furnace Branch

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Stone River Road *creek · Structure no. 007124

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,460
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone River Road over Furnace Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Stone River Road over Furnace Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStone River Road
CrossesFurnace Branch
LocationStone River Road *creek
RouteCity Street 116
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.50707, -86.72667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,460 (2014)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$438,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stone River Road over Furnace Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stone River Road over Furnace 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Stone River Road over Furnace Branch carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stone River Road over Furnace Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Stone River Road over Furnace Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.