County Rt #103 over Bear Creek Branch
PoorPosted for loadPickens County, Alabama · .4 MI North of State RT82 · Structure no. 013373
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Rt #103 over Bear Creek Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rt #103 over Bear Creek Branch in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Rt #103 over Bear Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Rt #103 over Bear Creek Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does County Rt #103 over Bear Creek Branch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is County Rt #103 over Bear Creek Branch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Rt #103 over Bear Creek Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.