Dumas Bridge Road over Blackburn Fork
PoorClosed to trafficBlount County, Alabama · 6 MI S of Oneonta · Structure no. 002738
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2015
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 106
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dumas Bridge Road over Blackburn Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying Dumas Bridge Road over Blackburn Fork in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 106 vehicles a day, projected to reach 158 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dumas Bridge Road over Blackburn Fork built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dumas Bridge Road over Blackburn Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2015.
How much traffic does Dumas Bridge Road over Blackburn Fork carry?
About 106 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Dumas Bridge Road over Blackburn Fork?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Dumas Bridge Road over Blackburn Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.