US Bridges

CO 62 over Long Branch

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 4.5KM E Crawford · Structure no. 016765

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 62 over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO 62 over Long Branch in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO 62
CrossesLong Branch
Location4.5KM E Crawford
RouteCounty Highway 62
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.45406, -85.14084
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1996)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$527,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 62 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 62 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CO 62 over Long Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO 62 over Long Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CO 62 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.