US Bridges

County Road over Gray Horse Branch

Good

Monroe County, Alabama · 1 Mi.E. AL.41 Fountain · Structure no. 011818

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Gray Horse Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Gray Horse Branch in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesGray Horse Branch
Location1 Mi.E. AL.41 Fountain
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.58958, -87.43405
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic800 (1993)
Projected traffic950 by 2033
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$429,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Gray Horse Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Gray Horse Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road over Gray Horse Branch carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Gray Horse Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road over Gray Horse Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.