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CO HWY 45 over Sconyers Branch

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Dale County, Alabama · SEC-12 T-3-N R-23-E · Structure no. 006622

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO HWY 45 over Sconyers Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO HWY 45 over Sconyers Branch in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO HWY 45
CrossesSconyers Branch
LocationSEC-12 T-3-N R-23-E
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.23901, -85.70296
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1988)
Projected traffic690 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CO HWY 45 over Sconyers Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO HWY 45 over Sconyers 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO HWY 45 over Sconyers Branch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO HWY 45 over Sconyers Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO HWY 45 over Sconyers Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.