John Utsey RD over Branch
FairPosted for loadChoctaw County, Alabama · 0.7 MI E Int Rt 56 * 008 · Structure no. 012689
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
John Utsey RD over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John Utsey RD over Branch in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 55 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was John Utsey RD over Branch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is John Utsey RD 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does John Utsey RD over Branch carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (1996 count).
How long is John Utsey RD over Branch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns John Utsey RD over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.