Bell Factory RD over Bell Factory Branch
FairMadison County, Alabama · 0.25 MI So FAP Rt 116 · Structure no. 001676
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,451
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell Factory RD over Bell Factory Branch is a concrete slab carrying Bell Factory RD over Bell Factory Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 3,451 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,141 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bell Factory RD over Bell Factory Branch built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bell Factory RD over Bell Factory 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Bell Factory RD over Bell Factory Branch carry?
About 3,451 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bell Factory RD over Bell Factory Branch?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Bell Factory RD over Bell Factory Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.