US Bridges

CR04 over Poll Bayou

Good

Washington County, Alabama · .25MI W of US 43 · Structure no. 018780

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
272 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
885
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR04 over Poll Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying CR04 over Poll Bayou in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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.

It carries about 885 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,478 by 2034. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesCR04
CrossesPoll Bayou
Location.25MI W of US 43
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.15602, -88.0124
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic885 (2002)
Projected traffic1,478 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR04 over Poll Bayou built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR04 over Poll Bayou 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR04 over Poll Bayou carry?

About 885 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR04 over Poll Bayou?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR04 over Poll Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.