US Bridges

Co. Rd. 90 over Caney Branch

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · 2.5 MI W JCT CO 21 · Structure no. 017693

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
286
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 90 over Caney Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 90 over Caney Branch in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 286 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 453 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 90
CrossesCaney Branch
Location2.5 MI W JCT CO 21
RouteCounty Highway 90
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.54767, -88.0343
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck28 ft (8.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (1993)
Projected traffic453 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$715,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 90 over Caney Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 90 over Caney 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 90 over Caney Branch carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 90 over Caney Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 90 over Caney Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.