US Bridges

Jordan Mcgee Road over Branch

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · .7 Mi. East HWY 11 · Structure no. 017729

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordan Mcgee Road over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Jordan Mcgee Road over Branch in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJordan Mcgee Road
CrossesBranch
Location.7 Mi. East HWY 11
RouteCounty Highway 275
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.17471, -87.4646
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1999)
Projected traffic35 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jordan Mcgee Road over Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jordan Mcgee Road over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Jordan Mcgee Road over Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is Jordan Mcgee Road over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan Mcgee Road over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.