US Bridges

Surles Road over Bedsole Branch

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Surles RD · Structure no. 018178

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Surles Road over Bedsole Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Surles Road over Bedsole Branch in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesSurles Road
CrossesBedsole Branch
LocationSurles RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.03534, -86.33229
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2011)
Projected traffic24 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$563,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Surles Road over Bedsole Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Surles Road over Bedsole 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Surles Road over Bedsole Branch carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Surles Road over Bedsole Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Surles Road over Bedsole Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.