US Bridges

River Ridge Road over Trib to Robinson Crk

GoodPosted for load

Monroe County, Alabama · Beatrice · Structure no. 021763

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Ridge Road over Trib to Robinson Crk is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Ridge Road over Trib to Robinson Crk in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesRiver Ridge Road
CrossesTrib to Robinson Crk
LocationBeatrice
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.69814, -87.28726
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$187,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was River Ridge Road over Trib to Robinson Crk built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Ridge Road over Trib to Robinson Crk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does River Ridge Road over Trib to Robinson Crk carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is River Ridge Road over Trib to Robinson Crk?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns River Ridge Road over Trib to Robinson Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.