US Bridges

CO 94 Laney Road over Long Branch

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 1.4 MI E Crawford · Structure no. 014940

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 94 Laney Road over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO 94 Laney Road over Long Branch in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO 94 Laney Road
CrossesLong Branch
Location1.4 MI E Crawford
RouteCounty Highway 94
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.45881, -85.16661
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1988)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$470,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 94 Laney Road over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 94 Laney Road over Long Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CO 94 Laney Road over Long Branch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO 94 Laney Road over Long Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CO 94 Laney Road over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.