US Bridges

CO RD 35 over Buttahatchee River

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 2 Miles North Lamarco Lin · Structure no. 004710

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 35 over Buttahatchee River is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 35 over Buttahatchee River in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,177 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 35
CrossesButtahatchee River
Location2 Miles North Lamarco Lin
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.08086, -88.02206
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2001)
Projected traffic1,177 by 2035
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$388,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 35 over Buttahatchee River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 35 over Buttahatchee River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 35 over Buttahatchee River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 35 over Buttahatchee River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 35 over Buttahatchee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.