US Bridges

CO 105 over Branch

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 1.9 MI NE Buffalo · Structure no. 016143

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 105 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO 105 over Branch in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO 105
CrossesBranch
Location1.9 MI NE Buffalo
RouteCounty Highway 105
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.95614, -85.37447
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1994)
Projected traffic120 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$482,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 105 over Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 105 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO 105 over Branch carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is CO 105 over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CO 105 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.