US Bridges

Otto Webb RD over Big Prairie Crk

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Perry County, Alabama · _ · Structure no. 021843

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otto Webb RD over Big Prairie Crk is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Otto Webb RD over Big Prairie Crk in Perry 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2026. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOtto Webb RD
CrossesBig Prairie Crk
Location_
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.66821, -87.47233
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$209,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Otto Webb RD over Big Prairie Crk built?

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

What condition is Otto Webb RD over Big Prairie 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Otto Webb RD over Big Prairie Crk carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Otto Webb RD over Big Prairie Crk?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Otto Webb RD over Big Prairie Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.