US Bridges

County Road 57 over Devlin Branch Tributary

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · S. Glenwood RD · Structure no. 019967

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 57 over Devlin Branch Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 57 over Devlin Branch Tributary in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, 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 466 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 57
CrossesDevlin Branch Tributary
LocationS. Glenwood RD
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.65639, -86.18942
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (1993)
Projected traffic466 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$243,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 57 over Devlin Branch Tributary built?

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

What condition is County Road 57 over Devlin Branch Tributary 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 Devlin Branch Tributary carry?

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

How long is County Road 57 over Devlin Branch Tributary?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 57 over Devlin Branch Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.