US Bridges

Railroad Street over Branch

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. E. of Co. Rd. 47 · Structure no. 017309

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
398
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Street over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Railroad Street over Branch in Baldwin 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 398 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 706 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRailroad Street
CrossesBranch
Location0.5 Mi. E. of Co. Rd. 47
RouteCounty Highway 61
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.01018, -87.61894
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2024)
Projected traffic706 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad Street over Branch built?

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

What condition is Railroad Street 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Railroad Street over Branch carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Railroad Street over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m).

Who owns Railroad Street over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.