US Bridges

County Dirt Rd. over No Name Branch

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · Carlisle Road · Structure no. 017708

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Dirt Rd. over No Name Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying County Dirt Rd. over No Name Branch in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 49 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2028. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Dirt Rd.
CrossesNo Name Branch
LocationCarlisle Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.33493, -86.30972
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 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 traffic110 (1994)
Projected traffic176 by 2028
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$579,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Dirt Rd. over No Name Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is County Dirt 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Dirt Rd. over No Name Branch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is County Dirt Rd. over No Name Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Dirt Rd. over No Name Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.