US Bridges

Ravennell RD over Painters Crk

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · S of County RD 36 · Structure no. DAPTRARUC025443

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Ravennell RD over Painters Crk is a steel culvert carrying Ravennell RD over Painters Crk in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRavennell RD
CrossesPainters Crk
LocationS of County RD 36
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.45917, -85.75258
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating93.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$26,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ravennell RD over Painters Crk built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ravennell RD over Painters 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 Ravennell RD over Painters Crk carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ravennell RD over Painters Crk?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ravennell RD over Painters Crk?

It is owned by the Army.