US Bridges

Watson Road over Unnamed Trib to Bodka Ck

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · Emelle · Structure no. 021168

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,022
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watson Road over Unnamed Trib to Bodka Ck is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watson Road over Unnamed Trib to Bodka Ck in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 68 years old, older 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 2,022 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,039 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesWatson Road
CrossesUnnamed Trib to Bodka Ck
LocationEmelle
RouteCounty Highway 1150
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.82993, -88.33334
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,022 (2022)
Projected traffic2,039 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$342,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Watson Road over Unnamed Trib to Bodka Ck built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Watson Road over Unnamed Trib to Bodka Ck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Watson Road over Unnamed Trib to Bodka Ck carry?

About 2,022 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Watson Road over Unnamed Trib to Bodka Ck?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Watson Road over Unnamed Trib to Bodka Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.