US Bridges

CO Rt 106 over Branch

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 4MI. East Mid Midway · Structure no. 005620

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
325
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 106 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 106 over Branch in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO Rt 106
CrossesBranch
Location4MI. East Mid Midway
RouteCounty Highway 106
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.70673, -86.99603
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (1995)
Projected traffic525 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$534,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 106 over Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 106 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 106 over Branch carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 106 over Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 106 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.