US Bridges

Opp Reynolds RD over Banyon Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.2 MI E JCT CO RD 106 · Structure no. 001823

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Masonry
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
648
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Opp Reynolds RD over Banyon Creek is a masonry slab carrying Opp Reynolds RD over Banyon Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 648 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOpp Reynolds RD
CrossesBanyon Creek
Location0.2 MI E JCT CO RD 106
RouteCounty Highway 135
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.91818, -86.6713
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.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2002)
Projected traffic780 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$305,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Opp Reynolds RD over Banyon Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Opp Reynolds RD over Banyon Creek 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 Opp Reynolds RD over Banyon Creek carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Opp Reynolds RD over Banyon Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Opp Reynolds RD over Banyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.