US Bridges

US 43 over Branch

Fair

Clarke County, Alabama · .3 Mi. S. of Greenwood · Structure no. 011413

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,710
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 43 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 43 over Branch in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 8,710 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,189 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 43
CrossesBranch
Location.3 Mi. S. of Greenwood
RouteU.S. Route 43
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.77563, -87.761
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic8,710 (2013)
Projected traffic11,189 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 43 over Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 43 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 43 over Branch carry?

About 8,710 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 43 over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 43 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.