US Bridges

Ramp to I 65 N over Branch

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · Ramp from U.S.31 to I65 · Structure no. 015982

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,985
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to I 65 N over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ramp to I 65 N over Branch in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,985 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,929 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp to I 65 N
CrossesBranch
LocationRamp from U.S.31 to I65
RouteInterstate 65
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.88944, -86.84972
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,985 (2024)
Projected traffic7,929 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to I 65 N over Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to I 65 N 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp to I 65 N over Branch carry?

About 3,985 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to I 65 N over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Ramp to I 65 N over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.