US Bridges

CO RD 6 over Branch

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · 1.3 MI E Int Rt 231 * 241 · Structure no. 009451

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
425
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 6 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 6 over Branch in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 6
CrossesBranch
Location1.3 MI E Int Rt 231 * 241
RouteCounty Highway 231
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.72957, -88.17456
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (1996)
Projected traffic412 by 2040
Trucks10%
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

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$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 6 over Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 6 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 6 over Branch carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 6 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 6 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.