CO Rt 88 over Jones Branch
FairPosted for loadJackson County, Alabama · 1.55 MI W JCT CR 88 · Structure no. 005610
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 76
- 1989 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 88 over Jones Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 88 over Jones Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 76 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 88 over Jones Branch built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 88 over Jones 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 88 over Jones Branch carry?
About 76 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 88 over Jones Branch?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 88 over Jones Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.