Gopher Ridge Rd. over No Name Branch
FairPosted for loadCovington County, Alabama · Gopher Ridge Road · Structure no. 014371
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gopher Ridge Rd. over No Name Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gopher Ridge Rd. over No Name Branch in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 63 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gopher Ridge Rd. over No Name Branch built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Gopher Ridge 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Gopher Ridge Rd. over No Name Branch carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (1994 count).
How long is Gopher Ridge 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 Gopher Ridge Rd. over No Name Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.