US Bridges

CO RD 18 over Branch

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · 1.2 MI W Int Rt 120 * 122 · Structure no. 005629

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
980
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 18 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 18 over Branch in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 927 by 2036. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 18
CrossesBranch
Location1.2 MI W Int Rt 120 * 122
RouteCounty Highway 120
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.98002, -88.35457
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (1996)
Projected traffic927 by 2036
Trucks15%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$213,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 18 over Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 18 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 18 over Branch carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 18 over Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 18 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.