US Bridges

County Road 48 over Wiley Branch

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 600 Ft East of ST RD 241 · Structure no. 004496

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 48 over Wiley Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 48 over Wiley 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 48
CrossesWiley Branch
Location600 Ft East of ST RD 241
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.18689, -87.73075
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic275 (2001)
Projected traffic395 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$440,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 48 over Wiley Branch built?

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

What condition is County Road 48 over Wiley 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 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 48 over Wiley Branch carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Road 48 over Wiley Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 48 over Wiley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.