US Bridges

CO 35 over Long Branch

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 3.7MI E Crawford · Structure no. 016762

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 35 over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO 35 over Long Branch in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2034. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO 35
CrossesLong Branch
Location3.7MI E Crawford
RouteCounty Highway 35
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.45593, -85.1463
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1996)
Projected traffic250 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$521,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 35 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 35 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 35 over Long Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO 35 over Long Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns CO 35 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.