US Bridges

Griffin Ridge Rd. over Lye Branch

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 3.0 MI NE of JCT Ala 216 · Structure no. 016174

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griffin Ridge Rd. over Lye Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Griffin Ridge Rd. over Lye Branch in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGriffin Ridge Rd.
CrossesLye Branch
Location3.0 MI NE of JCT Ala 216
RouteCounty Highway 473
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.31871, -87.20087
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Griffin Ridge Rd. over Lye Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Griffin Ridge Rd. over Lye 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Griffin Ridge Rd. over Lye Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Griffin Ridge Rd. 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 Griffin Ridge Rd. over Lye Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.