US Bridges

County Road 45 over Spring Branch

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · Red Oak Road · Structure no. 018487

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 45 over Spring Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 45 over Spring Branch in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2028. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 45
CrossesSpring Branch
LocationRed Oak Road
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.15853, -86.43904
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2002)
Projected traffic405 by 2028
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$428,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 45 over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 45 over Spring 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 45 over Spring Branch carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Road 45 over Spring Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 45 over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.