US Bridges

CR 55 over Mossy Camp Branch

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-36 T-4-N R-24-E · Structure no. 012596

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
643
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 55 over Mossy Camp Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 55 over Mossy Camp Branch in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 643 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2034. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 55
CrossesMossy Camp Branch
LocationSEC-36 T-4-N R-24-E
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.28248, -85.60249
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic643 (1988)
Projected traffic700 by 2034
Trucks11%
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$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 55 over Mossy Camp Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 55 over Mossy Camp 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 CR 55 over Mossy Camp Branch carry?

About 643 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 55 over Mossy Camp Branch?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 55 over Mossy Camp Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.