County Dirt RD over No Name Branch
PoorPosted for loadCovington County, Alabama · Sellers Pond Road · Structure no. 013748
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Dirt RD over No Name Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Dirt RD over No Name Branch in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 89 years old, older 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 4 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Dirt RD over No Name Branch built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is County Dirt RD over No Name 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does County Dirt RD over No Name Branch carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (1994 count).
How long is County Dirt RD over No Name Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Dirt RD over No Name Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.