US Bridges

CO RD 91 over Long Branch

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 2.8 MI W US80/SR8 · Structure no. 008056

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 91 over Long Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 91 over Long Branch in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2036. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 91
CrossesLong Branch
Location2.8 MI W US80/SR8
RouteCounty Highway 91
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.41152, -85.48321
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2016)
Projected traffic120 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 91 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 91 over Long 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 91 over Long Branch carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 91 over Long Branch?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 91 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.