US Bridges

CO RD 2 over Unnamed Branch

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 11 MI South SR8/US80 · Structure no. 019440

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 2 over Unnamed Branch is a steel culvert carrying CO RD 2 over Unnamed Branch in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2034. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 2
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location11 MI South SR8/US80
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.26654, -85.77517
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 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 length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2005)
Projected traffic60 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$256,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 2 over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 2 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 2 over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is CO RD 2 over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 2 over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.