US Bridges

Forestry Acess RD over Trib of Claybank Creek

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · S of W HWY 27 · Structure no. DAPTRARUC025459

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Forestry Acess RD over Trib of Claybank Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Forestry Acess RD over Trib of Claybank Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesForestry Acess RD
CrossesTrib of Claybank Creek
LocationS of W HWY 27
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.42522, -85.73894
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic15 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Forestry Acess RD over Trib of Claybank Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forestry Acess RD over Trib of Claybank 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 Forestry Acess RD over Trib of Claybank Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Forestry Acess RD over Trib of Claybank Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Forestry Acess RD over Trib of Claybank Creek?

It is owned by the Army.