US Bridges

County RD 101 over No Name Branch

Poor

Covington County, Alabama · Midway Drive · Structure no. 014980

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 101 over No Name Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying County RD 101 over No Name Branch in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 292 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty RD 101
CrossesNo Name Branch
LocationMidway Drive
RouteCounty Highway 101
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.2878, -86.44066
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (1994)
Projected traffic292 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$348,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 101 over No Name Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is County RD 101 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 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 101 over No Name Branch carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 101 over No Name Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 101 over No Name Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.