US Bridges

CO RD 67 over Unnamed Branch

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 2 Mi. South of CO RD 8 · Structure no. 019437

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 67 over Unnamed Branch is a steel culvert carrying CO RD 67 over Unnamed 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 67
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location2 Mi. South of CO RD 8
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36515, -85.75015
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2016)
Projected traffic50 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$473,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 67 over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 67 over Unnamed 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 67 over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CO RD 67 over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 67 over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.