US Bridges

CO RD 329 over Doe Branch

FairPosted for load

Winston County, Alabama · 1 MI W JCT CO RD 4 · Structure no. 001667

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 329 over Doe Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 329 over Doe Branch in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 329
CrossesDoe Branch
Location1 MI W JCT CO RD 4
RouteCounty Highway 329
CountyWinston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.07213, -87.42829
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.3 US tons
Inventory rating6.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1991)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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$160,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 329 over Doe Branch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 329 over Doe Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 329 over Doe Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is CO RD 329 over Doe Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 329 over Doe Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.