US Bridges

Easley Bridge RD over Little Warrior River

FairPosted for load

Blount County, Alabama · 1 1/2 MI NE of Easley · Structure no. 000440

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
83 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
169
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easley Bridge RD over Little Warrior River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Easley Bridge RD over Little Warrior River in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 169 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEasley Bridge RD
CrossesLittle Warrior River
Location1 1/2 MI NE of Easley
RouteCounty Highway 208
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.97103, -86.51835
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2023)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$336,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Easley Bridge RD over Little Warrior River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Easley Bridge RD over Little Warrior River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Easley Bridge RD over Little Warrior River carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Easley Bridge RD over Little Warrior River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Easley Bridge RD over Little Warrior River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.