US Bridges

County Road 57 over Spincer Branch

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · S. Glenwood Rd. · Structure no. 013788

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
840
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 57 over Spincer Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 57 over Spincer Branch in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 924 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 57
CrossesSpincer Branch
LocationS. Glenwood Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.58993, -86.24782
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (1993)
Projected traffic924 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$378,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 57 over Spincer Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 57 over Spincer 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 57 over Spincer Branch carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 57 over Spincer Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 57 over Spincer Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.