US Bridges

Poole Dirt RD over _tributary to Panther

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 2 MI NE Sand Cut · Structure no. 021433

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poole Dirt RD over _tributary to Panther is a concrete channel beam carrying Poole Dirt RD over _tributary to Panther in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPoole Dirt RD
Crosses_tributary to Panther
Location2 MI NE Sand Cut
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.3378, -87.09549
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2018)
Projected traffic87 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$180,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poole Dirt RD over _tributary to Panther built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poole Dirt RD over _tributary to Panther 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Poole Dirt RD over _tributary to Panther carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Poole Dirt RD over _tributary to Panther?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Poole Dirt RD over _tributary to Panther?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.