US Bridges

Oglesby Road over No Name Branch

Good

Covington County, Alabama · Oglesby Road · Structure no. 016871

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oglesby Road over No Name Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Oglesby Road over No Name Branch in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOglesby Road
CrossesNo Name Branch
LocationOglesby Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.3965, -86.571
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1997)
Projected traffic230 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$281,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oglesby Road over No Name Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oglesby Road over No Name Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Oglesby Road over No Name Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Oglesby Road over No Name Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Oglesby Road over No Name Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.