US Bridges

Old Federal Bypass over Trib to Sturdivant CR

GoodPosted for load

Monroe County, Alabama · 1.05 MI SW Salem Church · Structure no. 021470

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Federal Bypass over Trib to Sturdivant CR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Federal Bypass over Trib to Sturdivant CR in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Federal Bypass
CrossesTrib to Sturdivant CR
Location1.05 MI SW Salem Church
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.7492, -86.9563
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$190,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Federal Bypass over Trib to Sturdivant CR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Federal Bypass over Trib to Sturdivant CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old Federal Bypass over Trib to Sturdivant CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Federal Bypass over Trib to Sturdivant CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Old Federal Bypass over Trib to Sturdivant CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.