US Bridges

Cr. 59 over Branch

Good

Butler County, Alabama · 2 Mi. NE Oaky Streak Ch. · Structure no. 015455

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 59 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 59 over Branch in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 59
CrossesBranch
Location2 Mi. NE Oaky Streak Ch.
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.5786, -86.52177
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 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 traffic220 (2018)
Projected traffic280 by 2040
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$389,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 59 over Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 59 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 Cr. 59 over Branch carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 59 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cr. 59 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.