US Bridges

CO 61 over Mill Branch

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 6.5 MI S Phenix City · Structure no. 008385

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,350
1981 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 61 over Mill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO 61 over Mill Branch in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO 61
CrossesMill Branch
Location6.5 MI S Phenix City
RouteCounty Highway 61
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.39742, -85.00961
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (1981)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2030
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$343,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 61 over Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 61 over Mill 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO 61 over Mill Branch carry?

About 3,350 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is CO 61 over Mill Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CO 61 over Mill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.