Seaboard Cut-Off over Tiger Branch Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWashington County, Alabama · Seaboard · Structure no. 017017
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2007
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 150 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seaboard Cut-Off over Tiger Branch Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seaboard Cut-Off over Tiger Branch Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2025. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Seaboard Cut-Off over Tiger Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Seaboard Cut-Off over Tiger Branch Creek 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 July 2007.
How much traffic does Seaboard Cut-Off over Tiger Branch Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (1997 count).
How long is Seaboard Cut-Off over Tiger Branch Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Seaboard Cut-Off over Tiger Branch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.