US Bridges

Baxter RD 2 over Branch No Name

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 0.2 MI E of County 43 · Structure no. 017444

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baxter RD 2 over Branch No Name is a steel culvert carrying Baxter RD 2 over Branch No Name in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long.

CarriesBaxter RD 2
CrossesBranch No Name
Location0.2 MI E of County 43
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.72127, -85.46526
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2017)
Projected traffic30 by 2037
Trucks10%
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$328,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baxter RD 2 over Branch No Name built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baxter RD 2 over Branch No Name 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Baxter RD 2 over Branch No Name carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Baxter RD 2 over Branch No Name?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns Baxter RD 2 over Branch No Name?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.