US Bridges

CO RD 38 over Branch Off Igahee Creek

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Alabama · 4.5 MI S E Oswichee · Structure no. 007712

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 38 over Branch Off Igahee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 38 over Branch Off Igahee Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2030. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 38
CrossesBranch Off Igahee Creek
Location4.5 MI S E Oswichee
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.23269, -84.97711
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1980)
Projected traffic120 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$697,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 38 over Branch Off Igahee Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 38 over Branch Off Igahee Creek 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 CO RD 38 over Branch Off Igahee Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is CO RD 38 over Branch Off Igahee Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 38 over Branch Off Igahee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.