Bay Branch Road over Baybranch
FairPosted for loadCovington County, Alabama · Bay Branch Road · Structure no. 012074
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bay Branch Road over Baybranch is a concrete channel beam carrying Bay Branch Road over Baybranch in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2030. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bay Branch Road over Baybranch built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Bay Branch Road over Baybranch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Bay Branch Road over Baybranch carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bay Branch Road over Baybranch?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Bay Branch Road over Baybranch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.