US Bridges

SR 131 MP 10.146 over Double Branch

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 1.3 Mi.N.Barbour CO.12 · Structure no. 009785

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,130
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 131 MP 10.146 over Double Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 131 MP 10.146 over Double Branch in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 6 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,516 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 131 MP 10.146
CrossesDouble Branch
Location1.3 Mi.N.Barbour CO.12
RouteState Highway 131
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.73277, -85.3982
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 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 traffic1,130 (2013)
Projected traffic1,516 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$536,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 131 MP 10.146 over Double Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 131 MP 10.146 over Double 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 131 MP 10.146 over Double Branch carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 131 MP 10.146 over Double Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 131 MP 10.146 over Double Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.