US Bridges

CO Rt 73 over Branch

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · Bushy Creek · Structure no. 006663

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 73 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 73 over Branch in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 441 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 73
CrossesBranch
LocationBushy Creek
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.4021, -87.21267
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (1995)
Projected traffic441 by 2034
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$405,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 73 over Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 73 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 CO Rt 73 over Branch carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 73 over Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 73 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.