US Bridges

County Road 69 over Cobb Branch

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W Forkland · Structure no. 018846

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
369
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 69 over Cobb Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 69 over Cobb Branch in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 369 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 69
CrossesCobb Branch
Location0.5 MI W Forkland
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.64333, -87.89167
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic369 (2002)
Projected traffic500 by 2034
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$906,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 69 over Cobb Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 69 over Cobb 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 69 over Cobb Branch carry?

About 369 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is County Road 69 over Cobb Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 69 over Cobb Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.