US Bridges

Harris Station RD over Pryor Branch

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · Sec 29 T4S R4W · Structure no. 019130

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,428
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harris Station RD over Pryor Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Harris Station RD over Pryor Branch in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,428 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,122 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesHarris Station RD
CrossesPryor Branch
LocationSec 29 T4S R4W
RouteCounty Highway 45
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.65854, -86.97186
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,428 (2014)
Projected traffic2,122 by 2034
Trucks9%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$428,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harris Station RD over Pryor Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harris Station RD over Pryor Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Harris Station RD over Pryor Branch carry?

About 1,428 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Harris Station RD over Pryor Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Harris Station RD over Pryor Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.