US Bridges

Seminole DR over Broglan Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 212 Seminole DR · Structure no. 010790

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
93 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,660
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seminole DR over Broglan Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Seminole DR 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 2,660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,735 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSeminole DR
CrossesBroglan Branch
Location212 Seminole DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.72167, -86.59833
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,660 (2022)
Projected traffic3,735 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seminole DR over Broglan Branch built?

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

What condition is Seminole DR 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 Seminole DR over Broglan Branch carry?

About 2,660 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Seminole DR over Broglan Branch?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Seminole DR over Broglan Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.