US Bridges

Hargrove RD E. over Lye Branch

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 5.8 MI NE of JCT US 82 · Structure no. 020673

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hargrove RD E. over Lye Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hargrove RD E. over Lye Branch in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2036. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesHargrove RD E.
CrossesLye Branch
Location5.8 MI NE of JCT US 82
RouteCounty Highway 345
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.08531, -87.39316
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2014)
Projected traffic15 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$941,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hargrove RD E. over Lye Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hargrove RD E. over Lye 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hargrove RD E. over Lye Branch carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Hargrove RD E. over Lye Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Hargrove RD E. over Lye Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.