US Bridges

County RD 35 over Robinson Branch

GoodPosted for load

Pickens County, Alabama · 7.6 MI N of Carrollton · Structure no. 004868

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
315
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 35 over Robinson Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying County RD 35 over Robinson Branch in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 315 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2032. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 35
CrossesRobinson Branch
Location7.6 MI N of Carrollton
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.36463, -88.11802
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2012)
Projected traffic350 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 35 over Robinson Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 35 over Robinson Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 35 over Robinson Branch carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County RD 35 over Robinson Branch?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 35 over Robinson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.