US Bridges

SR 35 over Branch

Fair

Cherokee County, Alabama · 7 MI N JCT SR 68 * 35 · Structure no. 004060

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,707
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 35 over Branch in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 2,707 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,815 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 35
CrossesBranch
Location7 MI N JCT SR 68 * 35
RouteState Highway 35
CountyCherokee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.34667, -85.58167
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic2,707 (2021)
Projected traffic2,815 by 2041
Trucks16%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$462,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 35 over Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 35 over Branch carry?

About 2,707 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 35 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.