US Bridges

CO RD 131 over Pippen Branch

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · 5.0 MI W Eutaw · Structure no. 011796

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
577
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 131 over Pippen Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 131 over Pippen 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 577 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2031. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 131
CrossesPippen Branch
Location5.0 MI W Eutaw
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.85167, -87.98833
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic577 (1995)
Projected traffic660 by 2031
Trucks55%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$479,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 131 over Pippen Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 131 over Pippen 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 131 over Pippen Branch carry?

About 577 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 131 over Pippen Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 131 over Pippen Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.