US Bridges

US 84 MP 180.508 over Branch

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · 0.1 Mi.E. SR 27 · Structure no. 012892

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,350
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 MP 180.508 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 MP 180.508 over Branch in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 65 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 27,350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,692 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84 MP 180.508
CrossesBranch
Location0.1 Mi.E. SR 27
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.3027, -85.80889
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,350 (2013)
Projected traffic36,692 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 MP 180.508 over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is US 84 MP 180.508 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 MP 180.508 over Branch carry?

About 27,350 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 84 MP 180.508 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 84 MP 180.508 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.