US Bridges

CO RD 44 over Unnamed Branch

Good

Macon County, Alabama · 80 Ft West SR15/US29 · Structure no. 014901

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 44 over Unnamed Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 44 over Unnamed 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 44
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location80 Ft West SR15/US29
RouteCounty Highway 44
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.27765, -85.70559
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 rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (1990)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$339,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 44 over Unnamed Branch built?

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

What condition is CO RD 44 over Unnamed 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 44 over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 44 over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 44 over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.