US Bridges

Brookmanor over Broglan Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · Brookmanor * Broglan · Structure no. 012416

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookmanor over Broglan Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Brookmanor over Broglan Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrookmanor
CrossesBroglan Branch
LocationBrookmanor * Broglan
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73275, -86.61144
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$645,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brookmanor over Broglan Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookmanor 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Brookmanor over Broglan Branch carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brookmanor over Broglan Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Brookmanor over Broglan Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.