US Bridges

Tinker Road over Branch

FairPosted for load

Choctaw County, Alabama · 1.9 MI E Int Rt 186 * 226 · Structure no. 000436

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tinker Road over Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tinker Road over Branch in Choctaw 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesTinker Road
CrossesBranch
Location1.9 MI E Int Rt 186 * 226
RouteCounty Highway 186
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.19228, -88.23589
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1990)
Projected traffic135 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$202,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tinker Road over Branch built?

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

What condition is Tinker Road over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Tinker Road over Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Tinker Road over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Tinker Road over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.