US Bridges

West Clinton Ave over Broglan Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · .5 Mile North Gov. Drive · Structure no. 020104

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Clinton Ave over Broglan Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Clinton Ave over Broglan Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Clinton Ave
CrossesBroglan Branch
Location.5 Mile North Gov. Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.71668, -86.60003
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2021)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Clinton Ave over Broglan Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Clinton Ave 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does West Clinton Ave over Broglan Branch carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Clinton Ave over Broglan Branch?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns West Clinton Ave over Broglan Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.