US Bridges

Mt. Andrew Road over Branch

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 1.0 MI West of Co. 49 · Structure no. 019889

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2019 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Andrew Road over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Mt. Andrew Road over Branch in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Andrew Road
CrossesBranch
Location1.0 MI West of Co. 49
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.98985, -85.46352
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2019)
Projected traffic55 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$206,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Andrew Road over Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Andrew Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mt. Andrew Road over Branch carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mt. Andrew Road over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Andrew Road over Branch?

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