US Bridges

County Dirt Road over No Name Branch

Good

Covington County, Alabama · Coon Road · Structure no. 016084

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Dirt Road over No Name Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying County Dirt Road over No Name Branch in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Dirt Road
CrossesNo Name Branch
LocationCoon Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.19032, -86.34556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1994)
Projected traffic86 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$281,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Dirt Road over No Name Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Dirt Road over No Name Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

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

About 60 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is County Dirt Road over No Name Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Dirt Road over No Name Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.