US Bridges

County Road 1143 over Pearson Branch

Fair

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 6 T10N R20E · Structure no. 009110

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1143 over Pearson Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 1143 over Pearson Branch in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1143
CrossesPearson Branch
LocationSec 6 T10N R20E
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.87333, -86.09
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating84.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2000)
Projected traffic300 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$327,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1143 over Pearson Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1143 over Pearson 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 1143 over Pearson Branch carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1143 over Pearson Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 1143 over Pearson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.