US Bridges

Reedy Branch RD over Satilpa Relief

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · Clarksville · Structure no. 010716

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reedy Branch RD over Satilpa Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Reedy Branch RD over Satilpa Relief in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 53 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesReedy Branch RD
CrossesSatilpa Relief
LocationClarksville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.76062, -87.9221
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (1995)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$578,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reedy Branch RD over Satilpa Relief built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Reedy Branch RD over Satilpa Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Reedy Branch RD over Satilpa Relief carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reedy Branch RD over Satilpa Relief?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Reedy Branch RD over Satilpa Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.