Turner Dirt RD over Gum Springs Branch
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Alabama · Deer Park · Structure no. 017002
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Turner Dirt RD over Gum Springs Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Turner Dirt RD over Gum Springs Branch in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 18 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Turner Dirt RD over Gum Springs Branch built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Turner Dirt RD over Gum Springs Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Turner Dirt RD over Gum Springs Branch carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (1997 count).
How long is Turner Dirt RD over Gum Springs Branch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Turner Dirt RD over Gum Springs Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.