US Bridges

CO RD 63 over Unnamed Branch

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 1.5 Miles North CR22 · Structure no. 000809

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 63 over Unnamed Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 63 over Unnamed Branch in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCO RD 63
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location1.5 Miles North CR22
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.42829, -85.60738
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic250 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$517,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 63 over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 63 over Unnamed 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 63 over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 63 over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 63 over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.