Old Columbus RD over Long Branch
PoorClosed to trafficMacon County, Alabama · .5 MI No of AL-8/US80 · Structure no. 008638
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2019
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Columbus RD over Long Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Columbus RD over Long Branch in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2036. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Columbus RD over Long Branch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Columbus RD over Long Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2019.
How much traffic does Old Columbus RD over Long Branch carry?
About 52 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is Old Columbus RD over Long Branch?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old Columbus RD over Long Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.