US Bridges

Forestry Acess RD over Whitaker Crk

Good

Dale County, Alabama · NE of Structure 24229 · Structure no. DAPTRARUC025465

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Forestry Acess RD over Whitaker Crk is a concrete channel beam carrying Forestry Acess RD over Whitaker Crk 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesForestry Acess RD
CrossesWhitaker Crk
LocationNE of Structure 24229
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.372, -85.71317
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 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 closed—
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$32,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Forestry Acess RD over Whitaker Crk built?

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

What condition is Forestry Acess RD over Whitaker Crk 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 Acess RD over Whitaker Crk carry?

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

How long is Forestry Acess RD over Whitaker Crk?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Forestry Acess RD over Whitaker Crk?

It is owned by the Army.