US Bridges

CO.RD.1 over Motley Branch

Good

Autauga County, Alabama · Dawson-Mill to Milton · Structure no. 005428

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
335
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.1 over Motley Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO.RD.1 over Motley Branch in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 335 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.1
CrossesMotley Branch
LocationDawson-Mill to Milton
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.579, -86.79654
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (1992)
Projected traffic610 by 2030
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$705,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.1 over Motley Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.1 over Motley Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CO.RD.1 over Motley Branch carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.1 over Motley Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.1 over Motley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.