US Bridges

CO RD 71 over Camp Ground Branch

Good

Macon County, Alabama · 1.9 Mi. South SR8/US80E · Structure no. 014815

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 71 over Camp Ground Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 71 over Camp Ground Branch in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesCO RD 71
CrossesCamp Ground Branch
Location1.9 Mi. South SR8/US80E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.44507, -85.57976
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2015)
Projected traffic70 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$494,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 71 over Camp Ground Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 71 over Camp Ground Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 71 over Camp Ground Branch carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CO RD 71 over Camp Ground Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 71 over Camp Ground Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.