US Bridges

Doverton Road over Frisco RR

GoodPosted for load

Walker County, Alabama · Dovertown · Structure no. 011172

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doverton Road over Frisco RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doverton Road over Frisco RR in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2033. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDoverton Road
CrossesFrisco RR
LocationDovertown
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.741, -87.16739
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1995)
Projected traffic560 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Doverton Road over Frisco RR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doverton Road over Frisco RR 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 2025.

How much traffic does Doverton Road over Frisco RR carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Doverton Road over Frisco RR?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Doverton Road over Frisco RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.