US Bridges

Christian RD over Steephead Crk

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · W of Structure 24230 · Structure no. DAPTRARUC024231

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Christian RD over Steephead Crk is a concrete channel beam carrying Christian RD over Steephead Crk 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 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2046. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChristian RD
CrossesSteephead Crk
LocationW of Structure 24230
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.36797, -85.73945
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2046
Trucks20%
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

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$308,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Christian RD over Steephead Crk built?

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

What condition is Christian RD over Steephead 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 Christian RD over Steephead Crk carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Christian RD over Steephead Crk?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Christian RD over Steephead Crk?

It is owned by the Army.