Evans Station RD over Pole Bridge Branch
PoorClosed to trafficHale County, Alabama · 2.5 Mi.W. of Evansville · Structure no. 003582
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 46 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 1989 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Evans Station RD over Pole Bridge Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Evans Station RD over Pole Bridge Branch 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2034. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 16 ft wide.
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Evans Station RD over Pole Bridge Branch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Evans Station RD over Pole Bridge Branch 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 July 2021.
How much traffic does Evans Station RD over Pole Bridge Branch carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (1989 count).
How long is Evans Station RD over Pole Bridge Branch?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Evans Station RD over Pole Bridge Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.