US Bridges

Artillery Road over Trib Claybank Crk

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · Adj to Structure 22302 · Structure no. DAPTRARUC009814

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Artillery Road over Trib Claybank Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Artillery Road over Trib Claybank Crk in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 66 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesArtillery Road
CrossesTrib Claybank Crk
LocationAdj to Structure 22302
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.3569, -85.72031
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2046
Trucks0%
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

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Artillery Road over Trib Claybank Crk built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Artillery Road over Trib Claybank Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Artillery Road over Trib Claybank Crk carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Artillery Road over Trib Claybank Crk?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Artillery Road over Trib Claybank Crk?

It is owned by the Army.