US Bridges

Frank Hereford RD over Rodgers Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1.7 MI E JCT FAP 116 · Structure no. 000083

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Steel Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frank Hereford RD over Rodgers Branch is a steel continuous slab carrying Frank Hereford RD over Rodgers Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFrank Hereford RD
CrossesRodgers Branch
Location1.7 MI E JCT FAP 116
RouteCounty Highway 439
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.88851, -86.40978
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (1992)
Projected traffic100 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$135,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frank Hereford RD over Rodgers Branch built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frank Hereford RD over Rodgers 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 Frank Hereford RD over Rodgers Branch carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Frank Hereford RD over Rodgers Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Frank Hereford RD over Rodgers Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.