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County Road 2 over Claybank Creek

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Dale County, Alabama · SEC-34 T-7-N R-23-E · Structure no. 012726

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2 over Claybank Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 2 over Claybank Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2034. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2
CrossesClaybank Creek
LocationSEC-34 T-7-N R-23-E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.53476, -85.73272
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2002)
Projected traffic132 by 2034
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$535,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 2 over Claybank Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2 over Claybank 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 2 over Claybank Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is County Road 2 over Claybank Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2 over Claybank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.