US Bridges

CO 61 over Jack Branch

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 4 MI S Ladonia · Structure no. 010592

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
420
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 61 over Jack Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO 61 over Jack Branch in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2030. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO 61
CrossesJack Branch
Location4 MI S Ladonia
RouteCounty Highway 61
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.41362, -85.09007
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (1980)
Projected traffic520 by 2030
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$540,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 61 over Jack Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 61 over Jack 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO 61 over Jack Branch carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO 61 over Jack Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CO 61 over Jack Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.