US Bridges

Rogers Road over Little Warrior River

PoorPosted for load

Blount County, Alabama · 6 MI E of Oneonta · Structure no. 020771

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rogers Road over Little Warrior River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rogers Road over Little Warrior River in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRogers Road
CrossesLittle Warrior River
Location6 MI E of Oneonta
RouteCounty Highway 201
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.92242, -86.38365
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2023)
Projected traffic116 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$294,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rogers Road over Little Warrior River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rogers Road over Little Warrior River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rogers Road over Little Warrior River carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Rogers Road over Little Warrior River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Rogers Road over Little Warrior River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.