CR # 26 over Irishman Ditch
GoodDallas County, Alabama · 0.26 MI E of CR 30 · Structure no. 016396
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR # 26 over Irishman Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR # 26 over Irishman Ditch in Dallas 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR # 26 over Irishman Ditch built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR # 26 over Irishman Ditch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does CR # 26 over Irishman Ditch carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR # 26 over Irishman Ditch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR # 26 over Irishman Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.