US Bridges

Co. Rt. 35 over Branch of Bassetts Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Alabama · 7.0 MI South Al 84 · Structure no. 008623

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 35 over Branch of Bassetts Creek is a steel culvert carrying Co. Rt. 35 over Branch of Bassetts Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 35
CrossesBranch of Bassetts Creek
Location7.0 MI South Al 84
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.575, -87.68333
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating63.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1995)
Projected traffic110 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$248,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 35 over Branch of Bassetts Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 35 over Branch of Bassetts Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 35 over Branch of Bassetts Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Co. Rt. 35 over Branch of Bassetts Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Co. Rt. 35 over Branch of Bassetts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.