US Bridges

Dobyne RD CR71 over Trib. Oakmulgee

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Alabama · 2 5M South AL183 · Structure no. 013843

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dobyne RD CR71 over Trib. Oakmulgee is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dobyne RD CR71 over Trib. Oakmulgee in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesDobyne RD CR71
CrossesTrib. Oakmulgee
Location2 5M South AL183
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.71569, -87.09267
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13.2 US tons
Inventory rating9.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (1993)
Projected traffic125 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$190,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dobyne RD CR71 over Trib. Oakmulgee built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Dobyne RD CR71 over Trib. Oakmulgee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dobyne RD CR71 over Trib. Oakmulgee carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dobyne RD CR71 over Trib. Oakmulgee?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Dobyne RD CR71 over Trib. Oakmulgee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.