US Bridges

SR 9 over Branch

Fair

Cleburne County, Alabama · 4.5 MI N JCT US 431 · Structure no. 002665

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,499
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 9 over Branch in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 2,499 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,498 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesBranch
Location4.5 MI N JCT US 431
RouteState Highway 9
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.57949, -85.61262
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,499 (2023)
Projected traffic3,498 by 2043
Trucks8%
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$595,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over Branch built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Branch carry?

About 2,499 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns SR 9 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.