US Bridges

SR 10 over Branch

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · 6.3 Mi. W. of Lisman · Structure no. 003200

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,040
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 10 over Branch in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 3,040 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,959 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 10
CrossesBranch
Location6.3 Mi. W. of Lisman
RouteState Highway 10
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.2118, -88.36902
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2025
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 rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 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 traffic3,040 (2013)
Projected traffic3,959 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$416,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 over Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 10 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR 10 over Branch carry?

About 3,040 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 10 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.