CO.RT.560 over Branch at Sycamore Crk
PoorPosted for loadMarengo County, Alabama · 02.0 Mi. E. AL.25 · Structure no. 006738
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO.RT.560 over Branch at Sycamore Crk is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO.RT.560 over Branch at Sycamore Crk in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO.RT.560 over Branch at Sycamore Crk built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO.RT.560 over Branch at Sycamore Crk in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does CO.RT.560 over Branch at Sycamore Crk carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1990 count).
How long is CO.RT.560 over Branch at Sycamore Crk?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CO.RT.560 over Branch at Sycamore Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.