US Bridges

County Dirt RD over No Name Branch

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · Conecuh Church Bridge · Structure no. 014979

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Dirt RD over No Name Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying County Dirt RD over No Name Branch in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1990, 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.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2030. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Dirt RD
CrossesNo Name Branch
LocationConecuh Church Bridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.21264, -86.62654
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (1994)
Projected traffic258 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$579,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Dirt RD over No Name Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is County Dirt RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Dirt RD over No Name Branch carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Dirt RD over No Name Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Dirt RD over No Name Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.