US Bridges

County Road 20 over Branch

Good

Conecuh County, Alabama · .5MI West of I 65 · Structure no. 013077

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
460
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 20 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 20 over Branch in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 125 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 776 by 2034. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 20
CrossesBranch
Location.5MI West of I 65
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.44076, -86.98582
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (1995)
Projected traffic776 by 2034
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$316,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 20 over Branch built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is County Road 20 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 20 over Branch carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 20 over Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 20 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.