US Bridges

Pisgah Road over Raife Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · .8 MI E Huffman RD · Structure no. 015380

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pisgah Road over Raife Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Pisgah Road over Raife Branch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPisgah Road
CrossesRaife Branch
Location.8 MI E Huffman RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.99647, -86.13516
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (1988)
Projected traffic104 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pisgah Road over Raife Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pisgah Road over Raife 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pisgah Road over Raife Branch carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Pisgah Road over Raife Branch?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pisgah Road over Raife Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.