US Bridges

S Mount Pleasent over Branch

GoodPosted for load

Monroe County, Alabama · 2 MI N HWY 84 · Structure no. 020298

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Mount Pleasent over Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Mount Pleasent over Branch in Monroe 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Mount Pleasent
CrossesBranch
Location2 MI N HWY 84
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.49667, -87.34833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating39.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2009)
Projected traffic25 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Mount Pleasent over Branch built?

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

What condition is S Mount Pleasent over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S Mount Pleasent over Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is S Mount Pleasent over Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns S Mount Pleasent over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.