US Bridges

Clay Pit Road over No Name Branch

FairPosted for load

Covington County, Alabama · T4N S36 R18E · Structure no. 006760

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay Pit Road over No Name Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clay Pit Road over No Name Branch in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesClay Pit Road
CrossesNo Name Branch
LocationT4N S36 R18E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.2664, -86.19781
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1994)
Projected traffic172 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$174,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clay Pit Road over No Name Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Clay Pit Road over No Name 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Clay Pit Road over No Name Branch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clay Pit Road over No Name Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Clay Pit Road over No Name Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.