US Bridges

CO Rt 93 over Long Island Branch

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.7 MI NW JCT SR 73 · Structure no. 001057

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
145
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 93 over Long Island Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CO Rt 93 over Long Island Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 93
CrossesLong Island Branch
Location0.7 MI NW JCT SR 73
RouteCounty Highway 93
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.92465, -85.64762
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (1990)
Projected traffic207 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$274,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 93 over Long Island Branch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 93 over Long Island 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 93 over Long Island Branch carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 93 over Long Island Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 93 over Long Island Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.