US Bridges

Farrell RD over Claybank Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · SE of Structure 24231 · Structure no. DAPTRARUC040156

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Farrell RD over Claybank Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Farrell RD over Claybank Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2046. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFarrell RD
CrossesClaybank Creek
LocationSE of Structure 24231
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.35458, -85.73546
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2016)
Projected traffic600 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$122,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Farrell RD over Claybank Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farrell RD over Claybank 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 Farrell RD over Claybank Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Farrell RD over Claybank Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Farrell RD over Claybank Creek?

It is owned by the Army.