US Bridges

Poole Dirt Rd. over Branch

PoorPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · 2 MI W.Castleberry · Structure no. 012129

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poole Dirt Rd. over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Poole Dirt Rd. over Branch in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPoole Dirt Rd.
CrossesBranch
Location2 MI W.Castleberry
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.31133, -87.07764
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1995)
Projected traffic87 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$343,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poole Dirt Rd. over Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poole Dirt Rd. over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Poole Dirt Rd. over Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Poole Dirt Rd. over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Poole Dirt Rd. over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.