CO RD 131 over Watkins Branch
FairGreene County, Alabama · 4.0 MI W Eutaw · Structure no. 011795
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 682
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 131 over Watkins Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 131 over Watkins Branch in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 682 vehicles a day, roughly 65% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2031. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 131 over Watkins Branch built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 131 over Watkins 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 131 over Watkins Branch carry?
About 682 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 65% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 131 over Watkins Branch?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 131 over Watkins Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.