US Bridges

CO RD 12 over Halls Branch

Good

Lowndes County, Alabama · 8 MI South of US HWY 80 · Structure no. 012482

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 12 over Halls Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 12 over Halls Branch in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 70 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO RD 12
CrossesHalls Branch
Location8 MI South of US HWY 80
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.15406, -86.7282
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2003)
Projected traffic530 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$560,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 12 over Halls Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is CO RD 12 over Halls Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 12 over Halls Branch carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 12 over Halls Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 12 over Halls Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.