US Bridges

CO RD No 32 over North Fork

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 6 Miles SW of Hackleburg · Structure no. 007832

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD No 32 over North Fork is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD No 32 over North Fork in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 125 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD No 32
CrossesNorth Fork
Location6 Miles SW of Hackleburg
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.26578, -87.92422
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2001)
Projected traffic162 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$789,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD No 32 over North Fork built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is CO RD No 32 over North Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD No 32 over North Fork carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD No 32 over North Fork?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD No 32 over North Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.