US Bridges

Foresty Access RD over Trib Claybank Crk

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · NW of Structure 25456 · Structure no. DAPTRARUC025462

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Foresty Access RD over Trib Claybank Crk is a concrete channel beam carrying Foresty Access RD over Trib Claybank 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesForesty Access RD
CrossesTrib Claybank Crk
LocationNW of Structure 25456
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.41323, -85.73157
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic20 (2016)
Projected traffic25 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$42,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Foresty Access RD over Trib Claybank Crk built?

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

What condition is Foresty Access RD over Trib Claybank 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 Foresty Access RD over Trib Claybank Crk carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Foresty Access RD over Trib Claybank Crk?

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

Who owns Foresty Access RD over Trib Claybank Crk?

It is owned by the Army.