US Bridges

County Road 45 over Flurry Branch

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 5 Miles North of Guin · Structure no. 004494

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 45 over Flurry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 45 over Flurry Branch in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 125 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 45
CrossesFlurry Branch
Location5 Miles North of Guin
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.0325, -87.90569
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2001)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$239,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 45 over Flurry Branch built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is County Road 45 over Flurry 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 45 over Flurry Branch carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Road 45 over Flurry Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns County Road 45 over Flurry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.