US Bridges

Co. Road 57 over No Name Branch

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · Shreve Rd. · Structure no. 015880

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 57 over No Name Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Road 57 over No Name Branch in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Road 57
CrossesNo Name Branch
LocationShreve Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.32245, -86.42538
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 inspectionJanuary 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating86.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1994)
Projected traffic366 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$369,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 57 over No Name Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 57 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Road 57 over No Name Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 57 over No Name Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. Road 57 over No Name Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.