US Bridges

Spisey Fork RD over Northington Branch

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · 0.7 Miles West of Al #17 · Structure no. 020506

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spisey Fork RD over Northington Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Spisey Fork RD over Northington Branch in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSpisey Fork RD
CrossesNorthington Branch
Location0.7 Miles West of Al #17
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.01611, -88.19761
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2016)
Projected traffic565 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$482,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spisey Fork RD over Northington Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spisey Fork RD over Northington 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Spisey Fork RD over Northington Branch carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Spisey Fork RD over Northington Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Spisey Fork RD over Northington Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.