US Bridges

Kokomo RD over Branch

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · Left of Al 0055 · Structure no. 019581

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kokomo RD over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Kokomo RD over Branch in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 623 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKokomo RD
CrossesBranch
LocationLeft of Al 0055
RouteState Highway 30055
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.75526, -87.13485
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 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 traffic350 (2011)
Projected traffic623 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$419,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kokomo RD over Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kokomo RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Kokomo RD over Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kokomo RD over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Kokomo RD over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.