Pettusville RD over Branch
PoorPosted for loadLimestone County, Alabama · SEC3 T1S R4W · Structure no. 004398
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pettusville RD over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pettusville RD over Branch in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pettusville RD over Branch built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pettusville RD 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Pettusville RD over Branch carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Pettusville RD over Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Pettusville RD over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.