Pretty Branch RD over Pretty Branch
PoorClosed to trafficSumter County, Alabama · 0.6MI E CO RD 10 · Structure no. 016703
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2015
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1996 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pretty Branch RD over Pretty Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Pretty Branch RD over Pretty Branch in Sumter 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 25 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Pretty Branch RD over Pretty Branch built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pretty Branch RD over Pretty 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 April 2015.
How much traffic does Pretty Branch RD over Pretty Branch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1996 count).
How long is Pretty Branch RD over Pretty Branch?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Pretty Branch RD over Pretty Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.