US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1124 Branch

FairPosted for load

Sumter County, Alabama · 1.7 MI N Belmont · Structure no. 010407

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over CO Rt 1124 Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1124 Branch in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 82 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1124 Branch
Location1.7 MI N Belmont
RouteCounty Highway 1124
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.58134, -87.95138
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$262,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over CO Rt 1124 Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1124 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Roadway over CO Rt 1124 Branch carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1124 Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1124 Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.