US Bridges

Ligon Springs RD over Dillard Branch

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · Ligon Spr. S Little Egypt · Structure no. 020399

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
343
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ligon Springs RD over Dillard Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ligon Springs RD over Dillard Branch in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 343 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesLigon Springs RD
CrossesDillard Branch
LocationLigon Spr. S Little Egypt
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.59008, -87.74171
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic343 (2006)
Projected traffic510 by 2044
Trucks10%
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$251,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ligon Springs RD over Dillard Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Ligon Springs RD over Dillard 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ligon Springs RD over Dillard Branch carry?

About 343 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ligon Springs RD over Dillard Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ligon Springs RD over Dillard Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.