US Bridges

SR 55 MP 20.356 over Branch

Good

Covington County, Alabama · 1.9 MI N.COV.CO#32 · Structure no. 002387

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,110
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 55 MP 20.356 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 55 MP 20.356 over Branch in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3,110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,878 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 55 MP 20.356
CrossesBranch
Location1.9 MI N.COV.CO#32
RouteState Highway 55
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.23457, -86.4574
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,110 (2013)
Projected traffic3,878 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 55 MP 20.356 over Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 55 MP 20.356 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 55 MP 20.356 over Branch carry?

About 3,110 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 55 MP 20.356 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns SR 55 MP 20.356 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.