Peace Circle over Branch
PoorPosted for loadConecuh County, Alabama · 3MI. So. of Old Town · Structure no. 013108
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Peace Circle over Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peace Circle over Branch in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 75 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Peace Circle over Branch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Peace Circle over Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Peace Circle over Branch carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is Peace Circle over Branch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Peace Circle over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.