US Bridges

Tanner RD over Pigrum Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.2 MI So JCT CO RD 154 · Structure no. 001660

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tanner RD over Pigrum Branch is a concrete slab carrying Tanner RD over Pigrum Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTanner RD
CrossesPigrum Branch
Location0.2 MI So JCT CO RD 154
RouteCounty Highway 249
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.93779, -86.52051
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (1990)
Projected traffic205 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$363,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tanner RD over Pigrum Branch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tanner RD over Pigrum 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Tanner RD over Pigrum Branch carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tanner RD over Pigrum Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Tanner RD over Pigrum Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.