US Bridges

US 84 over Branch

Fair

Clarke County, Alabama · Gosport · Structure no. 003158

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,151
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Branch in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 94 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 3,151 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,227 by 2033. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesBranch
LocationGosport
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.58292, -87.58455
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 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 traffic3,151 (2013)
Projected traffic4,227 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Branch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is US 84 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 US 84 over Branch carry?

About 3,151 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Branch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 84 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.