US Bridges

Co. Rt 620 over Branch at James Creek

Fair

Marengo County, Alabama · 3.5 Mi. S Co. Rt. 30 · Structure no. 015965

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt 620 over Branch at James Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rt 620 over Branch at James Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 70 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt 620
CrossesBranch at James Creek
Location3.5 Mi. S Co. Rt. 30
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.09791, -87.62365
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1990)
Projected traffic70 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt 620 over Branch at James Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt 620 over Branch at James Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does Co. Rt 620 over Branch at James Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Co. Rt 620 over Branch at James Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt 620 over Branch at James Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.