US Bridges

CO RD 26 over Unnamed Branch

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 4.9 MI Southwest SR8 · Structure no. 007384

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
535
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 26 over Unnamed Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 26 over Unnamed Branch in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 535 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 26
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location4.9 MI Southwest SR8
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.4146, -85.62892
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 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 traffic535 (2015)
Projected traffic700 by 2035
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$272,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 26 over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 26 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 26 over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 26 over Unnamed Branch?

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

Who owns CO RD 26 over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.