US Bridges

CO Rt 25 over Branch

Good

Conecuh County, Alabama · 5 MI S. Evergreen · Structure no. 010018

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
361
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 25 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 25 over Branch in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 361 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 597 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO Rt 25
CrossesBranch
Location5 MI S. Evergreen
RouteCounty Highway 25
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.37365, -86.97876
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic361 (1995)
Projected traffic597 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$381,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 25 over Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 25 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 25 over Branch carry?

About 361 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 25 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 25 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.