US Bridges

County Road 5509 over Ryals Branch

Fair

Pike County, Alabama · SEC30 T10N R22E · Structure no. 007394

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5509 over Ryals Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 5509 over Ryals Branch in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5509
CrossesRyals Branch
LocationSEC30 T10N R22E
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.81833, -85.89333
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2000)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$337,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 5509 over Ryals Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 5509 over Ryals Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 5509 over Ryals Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5509 over Ryals Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5509 over Ryals Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.