US Bridges

Brownsboro RD over Burns Spring Branch

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 0.2 MI West Co.Rd. 1307 · Structure no. 002492

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownsboro RD over Burns Spring Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Brownsboro RD over Burns Spring Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrownsboro RD
CrossesBurns Spring Branch
Location0.2 MI West Co.Rd. 1307
RouteCounty Highway 306
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.757, -86.43097
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (1992)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2034
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$323,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brownsboro RD over Burns Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brownsboro RD over Burns Spring 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Brownsboro RD over Burns Spring Branch carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brownsboro RD over Burns Spring Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Brownsboro RD over Burns Spring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.