US Bridges

Pawnee Road over Barton Branch

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1500 N Al 79 · Structure no. 009946

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,825
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pawnee Road over Barton Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Pawnee Road over Barton Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,825 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,545 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPawnee Road
CrossesBarton Branch
Location1500 N Al 79
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.62237, -86.74088
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,825 (2024)
Projected traffic2,545 by 2044
Trucks6%
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$629,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pawnee Road over Barton Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pawnee 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pawnee Road over Barton Branch carry?

About 1,825 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pawnee Road over Barton Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pawnee Road over Barton Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.