US Bridges

Wilson Jones Road over Long Branch

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · 1.5 Miles SE of Coffee · Structure no. 020747

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Jones Road over Long Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Wilson 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Jones Road
CrossesLong Branch
Location1.5 Miles SE of Coffee
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.13655, -85.89682
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic7 (2023)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$385,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson Jones Road over Long Branch built?

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

What condition is Wilson 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 October 2023.

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

About 7 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Wilson Jones Road over Long Branch?

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

Who owns Wilson Jones Road over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.