US Bridges

CO Rt 215 over Branch

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · 1 Mile East of Lowerymill · Structure no. 008818

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
414
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 215 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 215 over Branch in Coffee 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 5 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 414 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 215
CrossesBranch
Location1 Mile East of Lowerymill
RouteCounty Highway 215
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.53771, -85.97404
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic414 (2024)
Projected traffic550 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$523,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 215 over Branch built?

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

What condition is CO Rt 215 over Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 215 over Branch carry?

About 414 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 215 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO Rt 215 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.