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River RD (CR-3) over Danner Creek

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Barbour County, Alabama · 5.4 MI S of Al 10 · Structure no. 015125

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD (CR-3) over Danner Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying River RD (CR-3) over Danner Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2038. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver RD (CR-3)
CrossesDanner Creek
Location5.4 MI S of Al 10
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.64114, -85.71446
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 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 traffic210 (2018)
Projected traffic230 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 River RD (CR-3) over Danner Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD (CR-3) over Danner Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does River RD (CR-3) over Danner Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is River RD (CR-3) over Danner Creek?

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 River RD (CR-3) over Danner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.