US Bridges

CO RD 88 over Horton Branch

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 0.1 MI N Lebanon T8SR8E · Structure no. 008410

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 88 over Horton Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 88 over Horton Branch in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 481 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 88
CrossesHorton Branch
Location0.1 MI N Lebanon T8SR8E
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.36916, -85.81551
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2024)
Projected traffic481 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$253,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 88 over Horton Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 88 over Horton 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 88 over Horton Branch carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 88 over Horton Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 88 over Horton Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.