US Bridges

Pettus Road over Ball Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 7.2 MI N of Hickory Grove · Structure no. 010010

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pettus Road over Ball Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Pettus Road over Ball Branch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPettus Road
CrossesBall Branch
Location7.2 MI N of Hickory Grove
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.1539, -86.36371
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1988)
Projected traffic260 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$420,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pettus Road over Ball Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pettus Road over Ball 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pettus Road over Ball Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pettus Road over Ball Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pettus Road over Ball Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.