US Bridges

SR-12 MP 576.593 over Long Branch Creek

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · 2 Mi. E. of SR 122 · Structure no. 020494

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,870
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-12 MP 576.593 over Long Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-12 MP 576.593 over Long Branch Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,870 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,980 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR-12 MP 576.593
CrossesLong Branch Creek
Location2 Mi. E. of SR 122
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.36036, -85.88786
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,870 (2011)
Projected traffic7,980 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-12 MP 576.593 over Long Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-12 MP 576.593 over Long Branch Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR-12 MP 576.593 over Long Branch Creek carry?

About 4,870 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-12 MP 576.593 over Long Branch Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SR-12 MP 576.593 over Long Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.