CO Rt 122 over Day Branch
PoorPosted for loadDeKalb County, Alabama · .9 MI W CO Rt 85 T5SR8E · Structure no. 008873
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 122 over Day Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 122 over Day Branch in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 482 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 122 over Day Branch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 122 over Day Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does CO Rt 122 over Day Branch carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 122 over Day Branch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 122 over Day Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.