Co. RD 88 over Little Bear Cr. Dam Spw
GoodFranklin County, Alabama · Little Bear CR Dam · Structure no. 000000883039900
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 215 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 205
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Tennessee Valley Authority
About this bridge
Co. RD 88 over Little Bear Cr. Dam Spw is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Co. RD 88 over Little Bear Cr. Dam Spw in Franklin 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2041. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. RD 88 over Little Bear Cr. Dam Spw built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. RD 88 over Little Bear Cr. Dam Spw 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Co. RD 88 over Little Bear Cr. Dam Spw carry?
About 205 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Co. RD 88 over Little Bear Cr. Dam Spw?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Co. RD 88 over Little Bear Cr. Dam Spw?
It is owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority.