US Bridges

Old Toxey-Butler over Branch

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · 1.0 MI N Int Al 17 * 101 · Structure no. 000047

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Toxey-Butler over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old Toxey-Butler over Branch in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 5 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Toxey-Butler
CrossesBranch
Location1.0 MI N Int Al 17 * 101
RouteCounty Highway 101
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.93719, -88.30432
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (1996)
Projected traffic145 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Toxey-Butler over Branch built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Toxey-Butler 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Old Toxey-Butler over Branch carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Old Toxey-Butler over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Toxey-Butler over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.