US Bridges

County Dirt RD over Patsaliga Creek Branch

FairPosted for load

Covington County, Alabama · Music Road · Structure no. 015628

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Dirt RD over Patsaliga Creek Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Dirt RD over Patsaliga Creek Branch in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Dirt RD
CrossesPatsaliga Creek Branch
LocationMusic Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.41781, -86.5437
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating5.1 US tons
Inventory rating3.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1994)
Projected traffic70 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$206,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Dirt RD over Patsaliga Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Dirt RD over Patsaliga Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Dirt RD over Patsaliga Creek Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is County Dirt RD over Patsaliga Creek Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Dirt RD over Patsaliga Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.