US Bridges

CO RD 14 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Choctaw County, Alabama · 0.2 MI W Int Rt 108 * 8 · Structure no. 003127

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,785
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 14 over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 14 over Branch in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,785 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,751 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 14
CrossesBranch
Location0.2 MI W Int Rt 108 * 8
RouteCounty Highway 108
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.89634, -88.39483
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,785 (1996)
Projected traffic1,751 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$840,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 14 over Branch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 14 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 14 over Branch carry?

About 1,785 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 14 over Branch?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 14 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.