Riff RD over Trib of Steep Head Creek
FairDale County, Alabama · SE of Structure 25463 · Structure no. DAPTRARUC025457
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Riff RD over Trib of Steep Head Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Riff RD over Trib of Steep Head Creek 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riff RD over Trib of Steep Head Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Riff RD over Trib of Steep Head Creek 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 Riff RD over Trib of Steep Head Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Riff RD over Trib of Steep Head Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Riff RD over Trib of Steep Head Creek?
It is owned by the Army.