US Bridges

State Park Rd. over Branch

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 1.3 Mi. West Jc 431 · Structure no. 011135

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2013 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

State Park Rd. over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying State Park Rd. over Branch in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesState Park Rd.
CrossesBranch
Location1.3 Mi. West Jc 431
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.99675, -85.12952
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2013)
Projected traffic115 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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$451,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Park Rd. over Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Park Rd. over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does State Park Rd. over Branch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is State Park Rd. over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Park Rd. over Branch?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.