US Bridges

Baily RD over Steep Head Crk

Good

Dale County, Alabama · N of County RD 700 · Structure no. DAPTRARUC040153

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Baily RD over Steep Head Crk is a concrete channel beam carrying Baily RD over Steep Head Crk in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBaily RD
CrossesSteep Head Crk
LocationN of County RD 700
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.37944, -85.75836
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic150 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$136,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Baily RD over Steep Head Crk built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baily RD over Steep Head 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 Baily RD over Steep Head Crk carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Baily RD over Steep Head Crk?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Baily RD over Steep Head Crk?

It is owned by the Army.