US Bridges

County Road 86 over Long Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · .25 MI West CR42 · Structure no. 018184

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 86 over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 86 over Long Branch in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 86
CrossesLong Branch
Location.25 MI West CR42
RouteCounty Highway 86
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.10896, -86.64393
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic980 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$586,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 86 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 86 over Long 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 86 over Long Branch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 86 over Long Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 86 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.