US Bridges

Co. Rd. 42-EDNA R over Branch

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · 0.4 Mi. E Int Rt 251*249 · Structure no. 015959

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 42-EDNA R over Branch is a steel culvert carrying Co. Rd. 42-EDNA R over Branch in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 721 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 42-EDNA R
CrossesBranch
Location0.4 Mi. E Int Rt 251*249
RouteCounty Highway 251
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.28639, -88.1349
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (1997)
Projected traffic721 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$472,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 42-EDNA R over Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 42-EDNA R 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 42-EDNA R over Branch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 42-EDNA R over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 42-EDNA R over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.