US Bridges

CO RD 24 over Long Branch

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · .42 Miles North CO RD 26 · Structure no. 009679

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 24 over Long Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 24 over Long Branch in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 24
CrossesLong Branch
Location.42 Miles North CO RD 26
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.40377, -85.52468
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2015)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 24 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 24 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 24 over Long Branch carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 24 over Long Branch?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 24 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.