US Bridges

County Dirt RD over Patsaliga Creek

Good

Covington County, Alabama · Barnes Bridge Road · Structure no. 017436

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
327 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Dirt RD over Patsaliga Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Dirt RD over Patsaliga Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2030. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty Dirt RD
CrossesPatsaliga Creek
LocationBarnes Bridge Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.44105, -86.53801
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1994)
Projected traffic140 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Dirt RD over Patsaliga Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 80 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is County Dirt RD over Patsaliga Creek?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Dirt RD over Patsaliga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.