US Bridges

Sconyers RD over Wildcat Branch

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 1.4 MI NE of Al 10 · Structure no. 006981

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sconyers RD over Wildcat Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sconyers RD over Wildcat Branch in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSconyers RD
CrossesWildcat Branch
Location1.4 MI NE of Al 10
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.71362, -85.56614
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2017)
Projected traffic180 by 2037
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$308,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sconyers RD over Wildcat Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sconyers RD over Wildcat 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sconyers RD over Wildcat Branch carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Sconyers RD over Wildcat Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sconyers RD over Wildcat Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.