Co. 1048 over Branch
GoodChambers County, Alabama · 2.1MI.E. Sikes · Structure no. 014908
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 430
- 1992 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. 1048 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Co. 1048 over Branch in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. 1048 over Branch built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. 1048 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Co. 1048 over Branch carry?
About 430 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Co. 1048 over Branch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Co. 1048 over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.