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CR255JOHNMCKINNEY over _river Branch

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Chilton County, Alabama · CR255 1 M NE Macedonia Ch · Structure no. 021095

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR255JOHNMCKINNEY over _river Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR255JOHNMCKINNEY over _river Branch in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR255JOHNMCKINNEY
Crosses_river Branch
LocationCR255 1 M NE Macedonia Ch
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.94408, -86.52673
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2016)
Projected traffic44 by 2036
Trucks2%
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$309,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR255JOHNMCKINNEY over _river Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR255JOHNMCKINNEY over _river 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR255JOHNMCKINNEY over _river Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR255JOHNMCKINNEY over _river Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR255JOHNMCKINNEY over _river Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.