US Bridges

Co. Rd. 83 over Branch

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1.4 M. S. of US 98 · Structure no. 020703

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,455
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 83 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 83 over Branch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,455 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,963 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 83
CrossesBranch
Location1.4 M. S. of US 98
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.3921, -87.59829
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,455 (2024)
Projected traffic1,963 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$576,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 83 over Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 83 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 83 over Branch carry?

About 1,455 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 83 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Co. Rd. 83 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.