County Dirt RD over No Name Branch
PoorPosted for loadCovington County, Alabama · Homer Smith RD · Structure no. 013839
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 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 1973 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 52 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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 1973, making it 52 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does County Dirt RD over No Name Branch carry?
About 70 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.