US Bridges

Farr Lane over Unnamed Peroidic Branch

FairPosted for load

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.2 MI East of Jct.Al 21 · Structure no. 019656

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farr Lane over Unnamed Peroidic Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farr Lane over Unnamed Peroidic Branch in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFarr Lane
CrossesUnnamed Peroidic Branch
Location0.2 MI East of Jct.Al 21
RouteCounty Highway 657A
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.10613, -86.24928
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.6 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2014)
Projected traffic57 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$229,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farr Lane over Unnamed Peroidic Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Farr Lane over Unnamed Peroidic 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Farr Lane over Unnamed Peroidic Branch carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Farr Lane over Unnamed Peroidic Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Farr Lane over Unnamed Peroidic Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.