US Bridges

Barrett Town Road over George Branch

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 50FT. East Int. Co.Rd. 15 · Structure no. 020157

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrett Town Road over George Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Barrett Town Road over George Branch in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 38 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBarrett Town Road
CrossesGeorge Branch
Location50FT. East Int. Co.Rd. 15
RouteCounty Highway 361
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.30917, -87.80842
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 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 (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2008)
Projected traffic40 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Barrett Town Road over George Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Barrett Town Road over George 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 Barrett Town Road over George Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Barrett Town Road over George 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 Barrett Town Road over George Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.