US Bridges

Zack Ln. over Branch

PoorClosed to traffic

Conecuh County, Alabama · 2 Mi.East Repton · Structure no. 012265

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2013
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
85
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zack Ln. over Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zack Ln. over Branch in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 79 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2034. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesZack Ln.
CrossesBranch
Location2 Mi.East Repton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.40383, -87.1963
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2013
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (1995)
Projected traffic148 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$227,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zack Ln. over Branch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Zack Ln. over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2013.

How much traffic does Zack Ln. over Branch carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Zack Ln. over Branch?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Zack Ln. over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.