US Bridges

County 75 over Branch

Good

Bibb County, Alabama · .3MIE Al 139 Nr Coxch · Structure no. 013369

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County 75 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County 75 over Branch in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2030. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long.

CarriesCounty 75
CrossesBranch
Location.3MIE Al 139 Nr Coxch
RouteCounty Highway 98
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.84671, -86.88114
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1989)
Projected traffic600 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$820,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County 75 over Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County 75 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County 75 over Branch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County 75 over Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County 75 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.