US Bridges

Co. 2 over Emfinger Branch

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · 1 Mi. S.W. Culebra · Structure no. 009498

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 2 over Emfinger Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. 2 over Emfinger Branch in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 77 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. 2
CrossesEmfinger Branch
Location1 Mi. S.W. Culebra
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.80649, -85.54536
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1992)
Projected traffic50 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$175,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 2 over Emfinger Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Co. 2 over Emfinger 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Co. 2 over Emfinger Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Co. 2 over Emfinger Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 2 over Emfinger Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.