US Bridges

CR107 Ed Leach RD over Brown Branch

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR107 2M NW Mars Hill Ch · Structure no. 011579

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR107 Ed Leach RD over Brown Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR107 Ed Leach RD over Brown Branch in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR107 Ed Leach RD
CrossesBrown Branch
LocationCR107 2M NW Mars Hill Ch
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.97525, -86.84587
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (1985)
Projected traffic250 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$385,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR107 Ed Leach RD over Brown Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR107 Ed Leach RD over Brown 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR107 Ed Leach RD over Brown Branch carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR107 Ed Leach RD over Brown Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CR107 Ed Leach RD over Brown Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.