US Bridges

CO RD #17 over No Name Branch

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · Moore Road · Structure no. 004042

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD #17 over No Name Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD #17 over No Name Branch in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD #17
CrossesNo Name Branch
LocationMoore Road
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.24263, -86.49756
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (1994)
Projected traffic140 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$274,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD #17 over No Name Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD #17 over No Name 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD #17 over No Name Branch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD #17 over No Name Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CO RD #17 over No Name Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.