US Bridges

St. Ives Road over Small Perodic Branch

FairPosted for load

Talladega County, Alabama · .1 Mi.N Jct. Old Tram Rd. · Structure no. 019399

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. Ives Road over Small Perodic Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying St. Ives Road over Small Perodic Branch in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 55 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 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSt. Ives Road
CrossesSmall Perodic Branch
Location.1 Mi.N Jct. Old Tram Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.43259, -86.25194
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.6 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2018)
Projected traffic140 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$230,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was St. Ives Road over Small Perodic Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is St. Ives Road over Small Perodic 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does St. Ives Road over Small Perodic Branch carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is St. Ives Road over Small Perodic Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns St. Ives Road over Small Perodic Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.