US Bridges

Old Dozier Rd. over Double Branch

PoorPosted for load

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Old Dozier Rd. · Structure no. 001158

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dozier Rd. over Double Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Dozier Rd. over Double Branch in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2034. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Dozier Rd.
CrossesDouble Branch
LocationOld Dozier Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.53159, -86.31926
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 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 rating8.3 US tons
Inventory rating6.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2011)
Projected traffic66 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$579,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Dozier Rd. over Double Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Dozier Rd. over Double 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Old Dozier Rd. over Double Branch carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Old Dozier Rd. over Double Branch?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dozier Rd. over Double Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.