US Bridges

CO 66 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W SR 207 · Structure no. 000993

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 66 over Branch is a concrete slab carrying CO 66 over Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 66
CrossesBranch
Location0.5 MI W SR 207
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.82922, -87.30117
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (1989)
Projected traffic450 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$402,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 66 over Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 66 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO 66 over Branch carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO 66 over Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO 66 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.