US Bridges

CO RD 38 over Little New River

Good

Marion County, Alabama · 4.8 KM N US 78 · Structure no. 016611

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 38 over Little New River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 38 over Little New River in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 265 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2036. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 38
CrossesLittle New River
Location4.8 KM N US 78
RouteCounty Highway 38
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.97138, -87.74232
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2001)
Projected traffic600 by 2036
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 38 over Little New River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 38 over Little New River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 38 over Little New River carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 38 over Little New River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 38 over Little New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.