US Bridges

CR 151 Harkins RD over CR151 Third Branch

FairPosted for load

Chilton County, Alabama · CR151 2MI N Rocky Mt Ch · Structure no. 013468

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 151 Harkins RD over CR151 Third Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 151 Harkins RD over CR151 Third Branch in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 75 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 151 Harkins RD
CrossesCR151 Third Branch
LocationCR151 2MI N Rocky Mt Ch
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.0209, -86.70162
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1985)
Projected traffic125 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$197,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 151 Harkins RD over CR151 Third Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is CR 151 Harkins RD over CR151 Third Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 151 Harkins RD over CR151 Third Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is CR 151 Harkins RD over CR151 Third Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 151 Harkins RD over CR151 Third Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.