US Bridges

CO 28 over Bush Pond Branch

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Alabama · 7.8 MI W Phenix City · Structure no. 007699

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
1981 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 28 over Bush Pond Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying CO 28 over Bush Pond Branch in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 28
CrossesBush Pond Branch
Location7.8 MI W Phenix City
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.40937, -85.10052
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (1981)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$888,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 28 over Bush Pond Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 28 over Bush Pond 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CO 28 over Bush Pond Branch carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO 28 over Bush Pond Branch?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO 28 over Bush Pond Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.