US Bridges

Bronco Circle over Trib to Broglan Branch

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.1 Mile North Sparkman · Structure no. 019750

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bronco Circle over Trib to Broglan Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bronco Circle over Trib to Broglan Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 305 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBronco Circle
CrossesTrib to Broglan Branch
Location0.1 Mile North Sparkman
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.755, -86.643
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2023)
Projected traffic425 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bronco Circle over Trib to Broglan Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bronco Circle over Trib to Broglan Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Bronco Circle over Trib to Broglan Branch carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bronco Circle over Trib to Broglan Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Bronco Circle over Trib to Broglan Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.