US Bridges

Burleson Mtn Road over Villiage Branch

PoorPosted for load

Morgan County, Alabama · 2.0 MI East HWY 31 · Structure no. 017543

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burleson Mtn Road over Villiage Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burleson Mtn Road over Villiage Branch in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBurleson Mtn Road
CrossesVilliage Branch
Location2.0 MI East HWY 31
RouteCounty Highway 192
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.47662, -86.94067
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck28 ft (8.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2007)
Projected traffic228 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$144,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burleson Mtn Road over Villiage Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burleson Mtn Road over Villiage Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Burleson Mtn Road over Villiage Branch carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Burleson Mtn Road over Villiage Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Burleson Mtn Road over Villiage Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.