US Bridges

County Road 57 over Delvin Branch

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · S. Glenwood Rd. · Structure no. 013789

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 57 over Delvin Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 57 over Delvin Branch in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 70 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 57
CrossesDelvin Branch
LocationS. Glenwood Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.65312, -86.19127
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (1993)
Projected traffic484 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$337,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 57 over Delvin Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is County Road 57 over Delvin 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 February 2025.

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

About 440 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 57 over Delvin Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 57 over Delvin Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.