Sheppard Spur over Branch No Name
FairPosted for loadBarbour County, Alabama · 0.2 Mi. N of Dale CO LN · Structure no. 014988
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sheppard Spur over Branch No Name is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheppard Spur over Branch No Name in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 85 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sheppard Spur over Branch No Name built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Sheppard Spur 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Sheppard Spur over Branch No Name carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sheppard Spur over Branch No Name?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Sheppard Spur over Branch No Name?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.