US Bridges

CO RD 23 over Shiloh Spring Brach

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Alabama · .1 MI N SR 247 CO 23 JCT · Structure no. 010754

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Masonry
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 23 over Shiloh Spring Brach is a masonry slab carrying CO RD 23 over Shiloh Spring Brach in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCO RD 23
CrossesShiloh Spring Brach
Location.1 MI N SR 247 CO 23 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.4959, -88.03729
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2000)
Projected traffic81 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$262,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 23 over Shiloh Spring Brach built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 23 over Shiloh Spring Brach 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 23 over Shiloh Spring Brach carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is CO RD 23 over Shiloh Spring Brach?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 23 over Shiloh Spring Brach?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.