US Bridges

W Baily Road over Lynch Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. S of Harkins Xrd. · Structure no. 018338

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Baily Road over Lynch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Baily Road over Lynch Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2036. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW Baily Road
CrossesLynch Creek
Location1.5 Mi. S of Harkins Xrd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.21626, -85.86971
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic85 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$120,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Baily Road over Lynch Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Baily Road over Lynch Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does W Baily Road over Lynch Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is W Baily Road over Lynch Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns W Baily Road over Lynch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.