US Bridges

Al 28 over Horns Branch

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · 3.9 Mi. W. of Coatopa · Structure no. 000652

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,883
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 28 over Horns Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Al 28 over Horns Branch in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5 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 1,883 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,086 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 28
CrossesHorns Branch
Location3.9 Mi. W. of Coatopa
RouteState Highway 28
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.52988, -88.10509
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating77.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,883 (2020)
Projected traffic3,086 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$383,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 28 over Horns Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 28 over Horns 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Al 28 over Horns Branch carry?

About 1,883 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Al 28 over Horns Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al 28 over Horns Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.