US Bridges

Forestry Access RD over Gin Branch

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · West of S County RD 21 · Structure no. DAPTRARUC020051

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Forestry Access RD over Gin Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Forestry Access RD over Gin Branch in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesForestry Access RD
CrossesGin Branch
LocationWest of S County RD 21
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.37363, -85.64365
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$20,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Forestry Access RD over Gin Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forestry Access RD over Gin Branch 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 Forestry Access RD over Gin Branch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Forestry Access RD over Gin Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Forestry Access RD over Gin Branch?

It is owned by the Army.