US Bridges

Powell Cut Off RD over Ut Bassett Creek

Fair

Washington County, Alabama · Leroy · Structure no. 020498

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powell Cut Off RD over Ut Bassett Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Powell Cut Off RD over Ut Bassett Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPowell Cut Off RD
CrossesUt Bassett Creek
LocationLeroy
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.48799, -87.97429
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic100 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Powell Cut Off RD over Ut Bassett Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powell Cut Off RD over Ut Bassett Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Powell Cut Off RD over Ut Bassett Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Powell Cut Off RD over Ut Bassett Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Powell Cut Off RD over Ut Bassett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.