US Bridges

Fleming Road over Barton Branch

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Alabama · 750 W Al 79 · Structure no. 008907

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
916
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fleming Road over Barton Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Fleming Road over Barton Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 916 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFleming Road
CrossesBarton Branch
Location750 W Al 79
RouteCounty Highway 219
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.6178, -86.742
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic916 (2023)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2043
Trucks5%
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$452,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fleming Road over Barton Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fleming Road over Barton Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Fleming Road over Barton Branch carry?

About 916 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fleming Road over Barton Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Fleming Road over Barton Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.