US Bridges

CO RD 35 over Stream in Red Bay

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Alabama · .5 MI E SR 24 CO 35 JCT · Structure no. 006272

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 35 over Stream in Red Bay is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 35 over Stream in Red Bay in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 35
CrossesStream in Red Bay
Location.5 MI E SR 24 CO 35 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.43765, -88.12522
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating23.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1986)
Projected traffic396 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$329,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 35 over Stream in Red Bay built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 35 over Stream in Red Bay 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 35 over Stream in Red Bay carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 35 over Stream in Red Bay?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 35 over Stream in Red Bay?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.