Rita Bay RD over Ut Little Red Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Alabama · Red Creek · Structure no. 020496
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rita Bay RD over Ut Little Red Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Rita Bay RD over Ut Little Red Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 3 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rita Bay RD over Ut Little Red Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rita Bay RD over Ut Little Red 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Rita Bay RD over Ut Little Red Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Rita Bay RD over Ut Little Red Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Rita Bay RD over Ut Little Red Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.