US Bridges

SR 69 over Branch

Fair

Clarke County, Alabama · 4.7 Mi. N. of Coffeeville · Structure no. 004917

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 69 over Branch in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 611 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 69
CrossesBranch
Location4.7 Mi. N. of Coffeeville
RouteState Highway 69
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.81978, -88.09971
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 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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 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 traffic470 (2013)
Projected traffic611 by 2033
Trucks25%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$579,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 69 over Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 69 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 69 over Branch carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 69 over Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 69 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.