US Bridges

Stickney RD over Trib. to Big Prarie Crk

PoorPosted for load

Hale County, Alabama · 6.8 Mi. E. Greensboro · Structure no. 003578

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stickney RD over Trib. to Big Prarie Crk is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stickney RD over Trib. to Big Prarie Crk in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesStickney RD
CrossesTrib. to Big Prarie Crk
Location6.8 Mi. E. Greensboro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.67144, -87.48711
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1989)
Projected traffic100 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$240,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stickney RD over Trib. to Big Prarie Crk built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stickney RD over Trib. to Big Prarie Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Stickney RD over Trib. to Big Prarie Crk carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Stickney RD over Trib. to Big Prarie Crk?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Stickney RD over Trib. to Big Prarie Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.