US Bridges

Sample Road over Roan Branch

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W CR 267 · Structure no. 000862

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sample Road over Roan Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sample Road over Roan Branch in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSample Road
CrossesRoan Branch
Location0.5 MI W CR 267
RouteCounty Highway 328
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.4322, -86.79897
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating31.9 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2007)
Projected traffic91 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$239,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sample Road over Roan Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sample Road over Roan Branch 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 Sample Road over Roan Branch carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Sample Road over Roan Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Sample Road over Roan Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.