US Bridges

Joe Quick RD over Pigrum Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.4 MI NE JCT CO RD 187 · Structure no. 003354

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,078
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Quick RD over Pigrum Branch is a steel culvert carrying Joe Quick RD over Pigrum Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 3,078 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,693 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJoe Quick RD
CrossesPigrum Branch
Location0.4 MI NE JCT CO RD 187
RouteCounty Highway 154
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.93925, -86.51972
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,078 (2003)
Projected traffic3,693 by 2034
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$294,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joe Quick RD over Pigrum Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joe Quick 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Joe Quick RD over Pigrum Branch carry?

About 3,078 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Joe Quick RD over Pigrum Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Quick RD over Pigrum Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.