US Bridges

Grier Road over S Fork Sofkahatchee Ck

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · Sec 10 T19N R19E · Structure no. 011668

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
972
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grier Road over S Fork Sofkahatchee Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Grier Road over S Fork Sofkahatchee Ck in Elmore 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 972 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,444 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGrier Road
CrossesS Fork Sofkahatchee Ck
LocationSec 10 T19N R19E
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.64325, -86.15001
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic972 (2023)
Projected traffic1,444 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$641,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grier Road over S Fork Sofkahatchee Ck built?

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

What condition is Grier Road over S Fork Sofkahatchee Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Grier Road over S Fork Sofkahatchee Ck carry?

About 972 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Grier Road over S Fork Sofkahatchee Ck?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Grier Road over S Fork Sofkahatchee Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.