US Bridges

Old Batesville RD over U.T. Barbour Creek

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 8.0 MI W of End of CO 93 · Structure no. 015510

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Batesville RD over U.T. Barbour Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Batesville RD over U.T. Barbour Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesOld Batesville RD
CrossesU.T. Barbour Creek
Location8.0 MI W of End of CO 93
RouteCounty Highway 1211
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.93365, -85.31034
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic60 by 2036
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$567,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Batesville RD over U.T. Barbour Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Batesville RD over U.T. Barbour 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Batesville RD over U.T. Barbour Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Old Batesville RD over U.T. Barbour Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old Batesville RD over U.T. Barbour Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.