US Bridges

Horse Crk Blvd over Branch (relief)

Good

Walker County, Alabama · 0.35MI E Amory AVE/CR30 · Structure no. 009307

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
137 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horse Crk Blvd over Branch (relief) is a concrete tee beam carrying Horse Crk Blvd over Branch (relief) in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2032. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHorse Crk Blvd
CrossesBranch (relief)
Location0.35MI E Amory AVE/CR30
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.75, -87.18333
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (1991)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horse Crk Blvd over Branch (relief) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horse Crk Blvd over Branch (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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Horse Crk Blvd over Branch (relief) carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Horse Crk Blvd over Branch (relief)?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Horse Crk Blvd over Branch (relief)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.