US Bridges

Al 055 over Branch

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 450 Ft S of Kokomo RD · Structure no. 019582

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,615
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 055 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Al 055 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 2,615 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,969 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 055
CrossesBranch
Location450 Ft S of Kokomo RD
RouteState Highway 55
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.5959, -86.7342
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 rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 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 traffic2,615 (2011)
Projected traffic2,969 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 055 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Al 055 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 Al 055 over Branch carry?

About 2,615 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Al 055 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al 055 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.