US Bridges

CO RD 45 over No Name Branch

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · Jody Wiggins Road · Structure no. 020971

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 45 over No Name Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 45 over No Name Branch in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 45
CrossesNo Name Branch
LocationJody Wiggins Road
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.19533, -86.37486
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 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 deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2015)
Projected traffic373 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$428,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 45 over No Name Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 45 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 45 over No Name Branch carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 45 over No Name 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 CO RD 45 over No Name Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.