US Bridges

_county HWY 122 over _rason Branch

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · _300 East of ST HWY 19 · Structure no. 021360

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

_county HWY 122 over _rason Branch is a steel culvert carrying _county HWY 122 over _rason Branch in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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Carries_county HWY 122
Crosses_rason Branch
Location_300 East of ST HWY 19
RouteCounty Highway 122
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.19779, -88.06917
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2018)
Projected traffic143 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$369,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was _county HWY 122 over _rason Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is _county HWY 122 over _rason 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 2024.

How much traffic does _county HWY 122 over _rason Branch carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is _county HWY 122 over _rason Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns _county HWY 122 over _rason Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.