US Bridges

Tiny Mae RD over Branch No Name

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 0.9 MI NW of AL131 · Structure no. 003380

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tiny Mae RD over Branch No Name is a concrete channel beam carrying Tiny Mae RD over Branch No Name in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2038. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTiny Mae RD
CrossesBranch No Name
Location0.9 MI NW of AL131
RouteCounty Highway 1143
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.75876, -85.33652
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$558,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tiny Mae RD over Branch No Name built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tiny Mae RD over Branch No Name 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Tiny Mae RD over Branch No Name carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Tiny Mae RD over Branch No Name?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Tiny Mae RD over Branch No Name?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.