US Bridges

Co. 1269 over Branch

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 2MI. S.W. Fairfax · Structure no. 013708

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
767
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 1269 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. 1269 over Branch in Chambers 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 767 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2037. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCo. 1269
CrossesBranch
Location2MI. S.W. Fairfax
RouteCounty Highway 1269
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.78472, -85.19861
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic767 (2012)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$484,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 1269 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Co. 1269 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Co. 1269 over Branch carry?

About 767 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. 1269 over Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 1269 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.