US Bridges

County Road 4A over Pitts Pond Branch

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 0.5 Miles East of Pittsvi · Structure no. 018691

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
399
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4A over Pitts Pond Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 4A over Pitts Pond Branch in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 399 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2028. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4A
CrossesPitts Pond Branch
Location0.5 Miles East of Pittsvi
RouteCounty Highway 4A
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.18796, -85.15553
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2000)
Projected traffic500 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$760,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 4A over Pitts Pond Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 4A over Pitts Pond Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 4A over Pitts Pond Branch carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4A over Pitts Pond Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4A over Pitts Pond Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.