US Bridges

Welcome Church RD over No Name Branch

FairPosted for load

Covington County, Alabama · Welcome Church Road · Structure no. 007843

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Welcome Church RD over No Name Branch is a concrete slab carrying Welcome Church RD over No Name Branch in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 90 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2030. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWelcome Church RD
CrossesNo Name Branch
LocationWelcome Church Road
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.5035, -86.6416
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (1994)
Projected traffic143 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$259,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Welcome Church RD over No Name Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Welcome Church RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Welcome Church RD over No Name Branch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Welcome Church RD over No Name Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Welcome Church RD over No Name Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.