US Bridges

Doss Road over Bavar Creek

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Cullman County, Alabama · Doss RD · Structure no. 021739

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doss Road over Bavar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doss Road over Bavar Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDoss Road
CrossesBavar Creek
LocationDoss RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.09071, -86.87849
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$402,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Doss Road over Bavar Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doss Road over Bavar 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Doss Road over Bavar Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Doss Road over Bavar Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Doss Road over Bavar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.