US Bridges

SR 10 over Branch

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · 5.0 Mi. W. of Lisman · Structure no. 003201

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,890
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 2,890 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,764 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 10
CrossesBranch
Location5.0 Mi. W. of Lisman
RouteState Highway 10
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.18404, -88.3325
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 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 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 traffic2,890 (2013)
Projected traffic3,764 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$400,000 (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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 10 over Branch carry?

About 2,890 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 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.