US Bridges

Reed Rd. 185 to 75 over Avinger Branch

Good

Lowndes County, Alabama · 1 MI E of CO 75 · Structure no. 018653

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reed Rd. 185 to 75 over Avinger Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Reed Rd. 185 to 75 over Avinger Branch in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesReed Rd. 185 to 75
CrossesAvinger Branch
Location1 MI E of CO 75
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLowndes County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.97131, -86.54886
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic30 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$432,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reed Rd. 185 to 75 over Avinger Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reed Rd. 185 to 75 over Avinger 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Reed Rd. 185 to 75 over Avinger Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Reed Rd. 185 to 75 over Avinger Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Reed Rd. 185 to 75 over Avinger Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.