US Bridges

Hargrove Road over Forest Lake Branch

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.1 MI W JCT 2nd Ave East · Structure no. 007682

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,483
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hargrove Road over Forest Lake Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hargrove Road over Forest Lake Branch in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 63 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 6 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 15,483 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,025 by 2034. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHargrove Road
CrossesForest Lake Branch
Location0.1 MI W JCT 2nd Ave East
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.18885, -87.5352
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,483 (2006)
Projected traffic20,025 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$850,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hargrove Road over Forest Lake Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Hargrove Road over Forest Lake 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hargrove Road over Forest Lake Branch carry?

About 15,483 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hargrove Road over Forest Lake Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Hargrove Road over Forest Lake Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.