US Bridges

CO RD 2 over Branch

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · E1/2 S31 T15 R26 · Structure no. 004270

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 2 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 2 over Branch in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 2
CrossesBranch
LocationE1/2 S31 T15 R26
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.24242, -85.47169
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic268 (2015)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$352,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 2 over Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 2 over 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 2 over Branch carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 2 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 2 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.