US Bridges

CR-35 over Branch

Good

Choctaw County, Alabama · 0.8 MI N Int Al 156 · Structure no. 021686

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-35 over Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR-35 over Branch in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCR-35
CrossesBranch
Location0.8 MI N Int Al 156
RouteCounty Highway 35
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.22656, -88.12404
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic220 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$672,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-35 over Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-35 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR-35 over Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-35 over Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR-35 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.