US Bridges

Boles RD over Pigrum Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.3 MI W JCT CO RD 249 · Structure no. 002065

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
634
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boles RD over Pigrum Branch is a masonry culvert carrying Boles RD over Pigrum Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 634 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBoles RD
CrossesPigrum Branch
Location0.3 MI W JCT CO RD 249
RouteCounty Highway 246
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.95767, -86.52491
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic634 (2003)
Projected traffic760 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$268,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boles RD over Pigrum Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boles 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 Boles RD over Pigrum Branch carry?

About 634 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Boles 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 22 ft wide.

Who owns Boles RD over Pigrum Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.