US Bridges

AL152 Wbl. over Three Mile Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.4 Mi. W. US 231 · Structure no. 010801

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
340 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
11,660
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL152 Wbl. over Three Mile Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying AL152 Wbl. over Three Mile Branch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 11,660 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,227 by 2033. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAL152 Wbl.
CrossesThree Mile Branch
Location1.4 Mi. W. US 231
RouteState Highway 152
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.42246, -86.25492
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,660 (2013)
Projected traffic14,227 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL152 Wbl. over Three Mile Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL152 Wbl. over Three Mile 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 AL152 Wbl. over Three Mile Branch carry?

About 11,660 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is AL152 Wbl. over Three Mile Branch?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns AL152 Wbl. over Three Mile Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.