US Bridges

CO.RD.18 over Horneyhead Branch

Fair

Randolph County, Alabama · 1.6MI W Bacon Level · Structure no. 005867

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.18 over Horneyhead Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO.RD.18 over Horneyhead Branch in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2028. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.18
CrossesHorneyhead Branch
Location1.6MI W Bacon Level
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1284, -85.3188
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1997)
Projected traffic150 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$451,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.18 over Horneyhead Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.18 over Horneyhead 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CO.RD.18 over Horneyhead Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is CO.RD.18 over Horneyhead Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.18 over Horneyhead Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.