US Bridges

County Road 2209 over Double Branch

Fair

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 35 T10N R20E · Structure no. 010958

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2209 over Double Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 2209 over Double Branch in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2035. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2209
CrossesDouble Branch
LocationSec 35 T10N R20E
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.79379, -86.0267
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1997)
Projected traffic600 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.2 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 2209 over Double Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2209 over Double 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 2209 over Double Branch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2209 over Double Branch?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2209 over Double Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.