US Bridges

Spivey Pitt RD over Deer Branch

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 1.1 MI N of Al 10 · Structure no. 005017

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spivey Pitt RD over Deer Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spivey Pitt RD over Deer Branch in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2037. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSpivey Pitt RD
CrossesDeer Branch
Location1.1 MI N of Al 10
RouteCounty Highway 1258
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.65702, -85.44633
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2017)
Projected traffic60 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$586,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spivey Pitt RD over Deer Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spivey Pitt RD over Deer 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 2024.

How much traffic does Spivey Pitt RD over Deer Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Spivey Pitt RD over Deer Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Spivey Pitt RD over Deer Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.