US Bridges

CO RD 4 over Long Branch

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 0.9 MI North SR8/US80 · Structure no. 014900

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
289
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 4 over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 4 over Long 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 289 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 4
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.9 MI North SR8/US80
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.43905, -85.4504
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (1990)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$469,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 4 over Long Branch built?

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

What condition is CO RD 4 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 4 over Long Branch carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 4 over Long Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 4 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.