US Bridges

CO RD 63 over Reedy Branch

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Alabama · .1 MI N JCT CO 81 · Structure no. 009743

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
330
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 63 over Reedy Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CO RD 63 over Reedy Branch in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 586 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 63
CrossesReedy Branch
Location.1 MI N JCT CO 81
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.37321, -87.70741
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (1986)
Projected traffic586 by 2031
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$457,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 63 over Reedy Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 63 over Reedy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 63 over Reedy Branch carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 63 over Reedy Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 63 over Reedy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.