US Bridges

_cr 460 over Branch of Double Creek

FairPosted for load

Marengo County, Alabama · _1.7 MI West of Al 69 · Structure no. 021252

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

_cr 460 over Branch of Double Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying _cr 460 over Branch of Double Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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Carries_cr 460
CrossesBranch of Double Creek
Location_1.7 MI West of Al 69
RouteCounty Highway 460
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.17362, -87.98567
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$246,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was _cr 460 over Branch of Double Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is _cr 460 over Branch of Double 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does _cr 460 over Branch of Double Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is _cr 460 over Branch of Double Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns _cr 460 over Branch of Double Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.