US Bridges

CO RD 20 over Long Branch

Fair

Washington County, Alabama · 2.5 MI E.4 Points · Structure no. 011627

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
180
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 20 over Long Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 20 over Long Branch in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 20
CrossesLong Branch
Location2.5 MI E.4 Points
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.32413, -88.33277
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2024
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (1992)
Projected traffic250 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 20 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 20 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 20 over Long Branch carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 20 over Long Branch?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 20 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.