US Bridges

Hall ST over Broglan Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 2418 Hall ST · Structure no. 010788

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,658
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hall ST over Broglan Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hall ST over Broglan Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,658 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,125 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHall ST
CrossesBroglan Branch
Location2418 Hall ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.72415, -86.60309
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,658 (2023)
Projected traffic5,125 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hall ST over Broglan Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hall ST over Broglan 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hall ST over Broglan Branch carry?

About 3,658 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hall ST over Broglan Branch?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Hall ST over Broglan Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.