US Bridges

County Road 48 over Turkey Branch

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR48 1 M E Collins Cha Ch · Structure no. 018795

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 48 over Turkey Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 48 over Turkey Branch in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2029. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 48
CrossesTurkey Branch
LocationCR48 1 M E Collins Cha Ch
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.94447, -86.66296
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (1999)
Projected traffic790 by 2029
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$701,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 48 over Turkey Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 48 over Turkey 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 48 over Turkey Branch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 48 over Turkey Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 48 over Turkey Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.