US Bridges

CR-63 over Branch

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 1.87 MI S of SR-22 · Structure no. 013342

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
318
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-63 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR-63 over Branch in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 318 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 472 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-63
CrossesBranch
Location1.87 MI S of SR-22
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.86115, -86.06574
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2021)
Projected traffic472 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$343,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-63 over Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-63 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR-63 over Branch carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR-63 over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR-63 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.