US Bridges

Cr. 50 over Nine Mile Branch

Good

Butler County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi. N. Midway · Structure no. 013657

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,381
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 50 over Nine Mile Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 50 over Nine Mile Branch in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,381 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 50
CrossesNine Mile Branch
Location1.0 Mi. N. Midway
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.82417, -86.46683
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 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 traffic1,381 (2018)
Projected traffic750 by 2041
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$503,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 50 over Nine Mile Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 50 over Nine Mile 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Cr. 50 over Nine Mile Branch carry?

About 1,381 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 50 over Nine Mile Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cr. 50 over Nine Mile Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.