US Bridges

CO 66 over Neeley Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.8 MI SR 207 · Structure no. 001050

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 66 over Neeley Branch is a concrete slab carrying CO 66 over Neeley Branch in Lauderdale 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 66
CrossesNeeley Branch
Location0.8 MI SR 207
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.82406, -87.2863
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (1989)
Projected traffic650 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$301,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 66 over Neeley Branch built?

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

What condition is CO 66 over Neeley 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 Neeley Branch carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO 66 over Neeley Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO 66 over Neeley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.