US Bridges

US 82 over Branch

Fair

Bullock County, Alabama · 1.4 Mi.E.Of Midway · Structure no. 012257

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,310
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 82 over Branch in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 96 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 1,310 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,696 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesBranch
Location1.4 Mi.E.Of Midway
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyBullock County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.07383, -85.49628
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic1,310 (2013)
Projected traffic1,696 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$812,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US 82 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 over Branch carry?

About 1,310 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 82 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.