US Bridges

CO RD 328 over Otter Branch

Good

Winston County, Alabama · 1 MI E JCT CO RD 4 · Structure no. 015653

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 328 over Otter Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CO RD 328 over Otter Branch in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 328
CrossesOtter Branch
Location1 MI E JCT CO RD 4
RouteCounty Highway 328
CountyWinston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.08264, -87.41379
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1991)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$778,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 328 over Otter Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 328 over Otter 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 328 over Otter Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is CO RD 328 over Otter Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 328 over Otter Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.