US Bridges

Co. Rd. 93 over Mixon Branch

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · CO.RD.33 to CO.RD.115 · Structure no. 015900

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 93 over Mixon Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 93 over Mixon Branch in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 93
CrossesMixon Branch
LocationCO.RD.33 to CO.RD.115
RouteCounty Highway 93
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.08108, -85.39556
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating69.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1992)
Projected traffic400 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$697,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 93 over Mixon Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 93 over Mixon 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 93 over Mixon Branch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 93 over Mixon Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Co. Rd. 93 over Mixon Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.