US Bridges

Al Seier Road over Hurricane Branch

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1 Mile South of Hoover · Structure no. 008472

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,530
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al Seier Road over Hurricane Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Al Seier Road over Hurricane Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,250 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAl Seier Road
CrossesHurricane Branch
Location1 Mile South of Hoover
RouteCounty Highway 502
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3765, -86.8277
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,530 (2024)
Projected traffic3,250 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$299,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al Seier Road over Hurricane Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al Seier Road over Hurricane 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Al Seier Road over Hurricane Branch carry?

About 2,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Al Seier Road over Hurricane Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Al Seier Road over Hurricane Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.