US Bridges

County RD #28 over Big German Cr. Tributary

Fair

Hale County, Alabama · 4.8 Mi.W. of Greensboro · Structure no. 007971

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD #28 over Big German Cr. Tributary is a concrete channel beam carrying County RD #28 over Big German Cr. Tributary in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD #28
CrossesBig German Cr. Tributary
Location4.8 Mi.W. of Greensboro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.70714, -87.67127
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1989)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$274,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD #28 over Big German Cr. Tributary built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD #28 over Big German Cr. Tributary 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 County RD #28 over Big German Cr. Tributary carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County RD #28 over Big German Cr. Tributary?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County RD #28 over Big German Cr. Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.