US Bridges

SR 48 over Hurricane Branch

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · 3.5 MI E JCT SR 9 · Structure no. 000913

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,703
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 48 over Hurricane Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 48 over Hurricane Branch in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1931, 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 1,703 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,384 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 48
CrossesHurricane Branch
Location3.5 MI E JCT SR 9
RouteState Highway 48
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.31261, -85.683
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic1,703 (2023)
Projected traffic2,384 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$398,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 48 over Hurricane Branch built?

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

What condition is SR 48 over Hurricane 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 48 over Hurricane Branch carry?

About 1,703 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 48 over Hurricane Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 48 over Hurricane Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.