US Bridges

CR 55 over Branch Off

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · _3.1 Mi. N of SR.104 · Structure no. 021720

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,856
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 55 over Branch Off is a concrete culvert carrying CR 55 over Branch Off in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,856 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,635 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 55
CrossesBranch Off
Location_3.1 Mi. N of SR.104
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.5908, -87.75073
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,856 (2024)
Projected traffic8,635 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$774,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 55 over Branch Off built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 55 over Branch Off 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 55 over Branch Off carry?

About 4,856 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 55 over Branch Off?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 55 over Branch Off?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.