US Bridges

Pawnee Village RD over Barton Branch

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1200 N Al 79 · Structure no. 010104

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,755
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pawnee Village RD over Barton Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Pawnee Village RD 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 6 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 3,755 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 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 Village RD
CrossesBarton Branch
Location1200 N Al 79
RouteCounty Highway 201
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.6228, -86.74047
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,755 (2024)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2044
Trucks10%
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$664,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pawnee Village RD over Barton Branch built?

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

What condition is Pawnee Village RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pawnee Village RD over Barton Branch carry?

About 3,755 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pawnee Village RD over Barton Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pawnee Village RD over Barton Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.