US Bridges

Cr. 18 over Branch

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 1.1 Mi. E. Friendship Ch. · Structure no. 008723

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 18 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 18 over Branch in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 18
CrossesBranch
Location1.1 Mi. E. Friendship Ch.
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.65484, -86.58034
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 18 over Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 18 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Cr. 18 over Branch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 18 over Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cr. 18 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.