US Bridges

Bobby Jones Road over Long Branch

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · 6 Miles North of Geneva · Structure no. 020746

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bobby Jones Road over Long Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Bobby Jones Road over Long Branch in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBobby Jones Road
CrossesLong Branch
Location6 Miles North of Geneva
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.1223, -85.90479
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2023)
Projected traffic9 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$673,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bobby Jones Road over Long Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bobby Jones Road over Long 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bobby Jones Road over Long Branch carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Bobby Jones Road over Long Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bobby Jones Road over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.