121/DOUBLE Branch over Bear Creek Branch
PoorPosted for loadPickens County, Alabama · 1 Mile No of HWY 20 · Structure no. 013992
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
121/DOUBLE Branch over Bear Creek Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 121/DOUBLE Branch over Bear Creek Branch in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 121/DOUBLE Branch over Bear Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is 121/DOUBLE Branch 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does 121/DOUBLE Branch over Bear Creek Branch carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is 121/DOUBLE Branch 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 121/DOUBLE Branch over Bear Creek Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.