US Bridges

Sherman Road over Weeks Branch

FairClosed to traffic

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.1 Mi. S. of Co. Rd. 26 · Structure no. 004735

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman Road over Weeks Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sherman Road over Weeks Branch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSherman Road
CrossesWeeks Branch
Location0.1 Mi. S. of Co. Rd. 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.36902, -87.75935
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic53 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$454,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sherman Road over Weeks Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherman Road over Weeks 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sherman Road over Weeks Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sherman Road over Weeks Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman Road over Weeks Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.