US Bridges

Liberty Church RD over Godwin Branch

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · Between 75N and East Cook · Structure no. 020081

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Church RD over Godwin Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Liberty Church RD over Godwin Branch in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Church RD
CrossesGodwin Branch
LocationBetween 75N and East Cook
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.16477, -85.16292
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 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 traffic188 (2008)
Projected traffic290 by 2034
Trucks11%
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$358,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Church RD over Godwin Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Church RD over Godwin 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Liberty Church RD over Godwin Branch carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Church RD over Godwin Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Liberty Church RD over Godwin Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.