US Bridges

??????? over Bob Branch

Fair

Clarke County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. W. of Grovehill · Structure no. 001733

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

??????? over Bob Branch is a concrete culvert carrying ??????? over Bob Branch in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,820 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Carries???????
CrossesBob Branch
Location1.5 Mi. W. of Grovehill
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.70525, -87.80962
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2000)
Projected traffic2,820 by 2038
Trucks27%
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$537,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ??????? over Bob Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is ??????? over Bob 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does ??????? over Bob Branch carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is ??????? over Bob Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns ??????? over Bob Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.