US Bridges

Upper Cullomburg over Branch

FairPosted for load

Choctaw County, Alabama · 1.8 MI N Int Al 17 * RT17 · Structure no. 014045

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Cullomburg over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Cullomburg over Branch in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 125 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 2036. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesUpper Cullomburg
CrossesBranch
Location1.8 MI N Int Al 17 * RT17
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.73364, -88.32515
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13.4 US tons
Inventory rating10.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1996)
Projected traffic90 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$259,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Cullomburg over Branch built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Upper Cullomburg 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Upper Cullomburg over Branch carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Upper Cullomburg over Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Cullomburg over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.