US Bridges

SR 5 over Branch

Fair

Clarke County, Alabama · 2.7 Mi. N. of Thomasville · Structure no. 002257

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,860
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 5 over Branch in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 6,860 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,589 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesBranch
Location2.7 Mi. N. of Thomasville
RouteState Highway 5
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.96466, -87.70233
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating88.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10 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 traffic6,860 (2013)
Projected traffic8,589 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$722,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 over Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 5 over Branch carry?

About 6,860 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 5 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.