US Bridges

SR 137 MP 11.770 over Branch

Good

Covington County, Alabama · 1.6 MI.S.JCT.U.S.29 · Structure no. 000836

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,430
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 137 MP 11.770 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 137 MP 11.770 over Branch in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2,430 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,965 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 137 MP 11.770
CrossesBranch
Location1.6 MI.S.JCT.U.S.29
RouteState Highway 137
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.14598, -86.57414
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,430 (2013)
Projected traffic2,965 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$365,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 137 MP 11.770 over Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 137 MP 11.770 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 137 MP 11.770 over Branch carry?

About 2,430 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 137 MP 11.770 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 137 MP 11.770 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.