US Bridges

Co. Rd. 101 over Little Claybank Cr.

Good

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-31 T-6-N R-24-E · Structure no. 011852

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,370
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 101 over Little Claybank Cr. is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 101 over Little Claybank Cr. in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,370 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,036 by 2034. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 101
CrossesLittle Claybank Cr.
LocationSEC-31 T-6-N R-24-E
RouteCounty Highway 101
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.45797, -85.67052
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,370 (2007)
Projected traffic2,036 by 2034
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$867,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 101 over Little Claybank Cr. built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 101 over Little Claybank Cr. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 101 over Little Claybank Cr. carry?

About 1,370 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 101 over Little Claybank Cr.?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 101 over Little Claybank Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.