US Bridges

Farmer Road over Middle Fork Trib.

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 1 MI North CO RD 89 · Structure no. 018353

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmer Road over Middle Fork Trib. is a concrete channel beam carrying Farmer Road over Middle Fork Trib. in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2036. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFarmer Road
CrossesMiddle Fork Trib.
Location1 MI North CO RD 89
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.10583, -85.34701
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 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 width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2016)
Projected traffic40 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farmer Road over Middle Fork Trib. built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farmer Road over Middle Fork Trib. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Farmer Road over Middle Fork Trib. carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Farmer Road over Middle Fork Trib.?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Farmer Road over Middle Fork Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.