US Bridges

CO RD 604 over Un-Named Branch

PoorPosted for load

Randolph County, Alabama · 3 MI SE of Wedowee · Structure no. 017388

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 604 over Un-Named Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 604 over Un-Named Branch in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 604
CrossesUn-Named Branch
Location3 MI SE of Wedowee
RouteCounty Highway 604
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2885, -85.4347
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (1998)
Projected traffic35 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$118,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 604 over Un-Named Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 604 over Un-Named Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 604 over Un-Named Branch carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is CO RD 604 over Un-Named Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 604 over Un-Named Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.