US Bridges

Sprague Jct. Road over Drainage Relief

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.0 MI E US 331 · Structure no. 015459

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
98
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sprague Jct. Road over Drainage Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Sprague Jct. Road over Drainage Relief 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 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSprague Jct. Road
CrossesDrainage Relief
Location1.0 MI E US 331
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.12985, -86.26118
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (1990)
Projected traffic176 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sprague Jct. Road over Drainage Relief built?

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

What condition is Sprague Jct. Road over Drainage Relief 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sprague Jct. Road over Drainage Relief carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Sprague Jct. Road over Drainage Relief?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sprague Jct. Road over Drainage Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.