US Bridges

County Dirt Road over Bama Oil Branch

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Alabama · 1.0 Mile West of Ala 107 · Structure no. 018424

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Dirt Road over Bama Oil Branch is a steel other carrying County Dirt Road over Bama Oil Branch in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2034. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Dirt Road
CrossesBama Oil Branch
Location1.0 Mile West of Ala 107
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.71998, -87.88392
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating2.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2001)
Projected traffic40 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$226,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Dirt Road over Bama Oil Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Dirt Road over Bama Oil Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Dirt Road over Bama Oil Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is County Dirt Road over Bama Oil Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Dirt Road over Bama Oil Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.