US Bridges

East Cotton Road over Gold Branch

Good

Elmore County, Alabama · Sec 33 T 20N R 21E · Structure no. 020621

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
671
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Cotton Road over Gold Branch is a concrete culvert carrying East Cotton Road over Gold Branch in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 671 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Cotton Road
CrossesGold Branch
LocationSec 33 T 20N R 21E
RouteCounty Highway 407
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.67185, -85.96002
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic671 (2011)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Cotton Road over Gold Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Cotton Road over Gold 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does East Cotton Road over Gold Branch carry?

About 671 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is East Cotton Road over Gold Branch?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns East Cotton Road over Gold Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.