US Bridges

Erie Road over Baptizing Branch

Good

Hale County, Alabama · 3.4 MI W of Sawyerville · Structure no. 021291

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erie Road over Baptizing Branch is a other culvert carrying Erie Road over Baptizing Branch in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesErie Road
CrossesBaptizing Branch
Location3.4 MI W of Sawyerville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.74657, -87.77853
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1989)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$504,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Erie Road over Baptizing Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Erie Road over Baptizing Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Erie Road over Baptizing Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Erie Road over Baptizing Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Erie Road over Baptizing Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.