US Bridges

David Jones Spur over Branch No Name

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 1.6 MI N of Co. Rd. 89 · Structure no. 018444

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

David Jones Spur over Branch No Name is a steel culvert carrying David Jones Spur over Branch No Name in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDavid Jones Spur
CrossesBranch No Name
Location1.6 MI N of Co. Rd. 89
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.06325, -85.23378
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2018)
Projected traffic108 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$245,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was David Jones Spur over Branch No Name built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is David Jones 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does David Jones Spur over Branch No Name carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is David Jones Spur over Branch No Name?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns David Jones Spur over Branch No Name?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.