US Bridges

County Road 107 over Possum Branch

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR 107 1 M NE Ed Leach · Structure no. 018869

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
371
2003 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

County Road 107 over Possum Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 107 over Possum Branch in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 50 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 107
CrossesPossum Branch
LocationCR 107 1 M NE Ed Leach
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.95808, -86.8354
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 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2003)
Projected traffic555 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$372,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 107 over Possum Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is County Road 107 over Possum 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 County Road 107 over Possum Branch carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 107 over Possum Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 107 over Possum Branch?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.