US Bridges

CO RD 14 over Branch

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · 1.3 MI W Int Rt 108 * 8 · Structure no. 015226

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 14 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 14 over Branch in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 711 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 14
CrossesBranch
Location1.3 MI W Int Rt 108 * 8
RouteCounty Highway 108
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.90522, -88.41026
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (1996)
Projected traffic711 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$349,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 14 over Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 14 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 14 over Branch carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 14 over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 14 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.