US Bridges

CO 10 over Greenbrier Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.3 MI N SR 157 · Structure no. 009326

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 10 over Greenbrier Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO 10 over Greenbrier Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 10
CrossesGreenbrier Branch
Location0.3 MI N SR 157
RouteCounty Highway 259
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.95277, -87.77869
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1989)
Projected traffic400 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$369,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 10 over Greenbrier Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 10 over Greenbrier 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO 10 over Greenbrier Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO 10 over Greenbrier Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO 10 over Greenbrier Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.