US Bridges

Forestry Access RD over Unnamed Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · North East of 25443 · Structure no. DAPTRARUC025464

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Forestry Access RD over Unnamed Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Forestry Access RD over Unnamed Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesForestry Access RD
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationNorth East of 25443
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.46491, -85.75772
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 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 traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forestry Access RD over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forestry Access RD over Unnamed Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Forestry Access RD over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Forestry Access RD over Unnamed Creek?

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 Forestry Access RD over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the Army.