Bryant Ward Road over Lye Branch
GoodTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 2.9 MI SW of JCT Al # 11 · Structure no. 015572
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bryant Ward Road over Lye Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Bryant Ward Road over Lye Branch in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bryant Ward Road over Lye Branch built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bryant Ward Road over Lye 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Bryant Ward Road over Lye Branch carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (1997 count).
How long is Bryant Ward Road over Lye Branch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Bryant Ward Road over Lye Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.