US Bridges

CO Rt 25 over Branch

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 6 MI S. Evergreen · Structure no. 010019

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
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 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 361 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 674 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 25
CrossesBranch
Location6 MI S. Evergreen
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.35616, -86.99099
Functional classRural Minor 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic361 (1995)
Projected traffic674 by 2034
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$370,000 (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 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 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 (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 25 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.