US Bridges

Forestry Access over Blacks Mill Crk

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · SE of Structure 25444 · Structure no. DAPTRARUC025447

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Forestry Access over Blacks Mill Crk is a concrete channel beam carrying Forestry Access over Blacks Mill 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 150 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesForestry Access
CrossesBlacks Mill Crk
LocationSE of Structure 25444
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2046
Trucks20%
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$46,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Forestry Access over Blacks Mill Crk built?

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

What condition is Forestry Access over Blacks Mill 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 Forestry Access over Blacks Mill Crk carry?

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

How long is Forestry Access over Blacks Mill Crk?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Forestry Access over Blacks Mill Crk?

It is owned by the Army.