US Bridges

N. Main Old US 331 over Branch

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · .5 Mi.N.Jct.Us 84 · Structure no. 009840

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,570
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Main Old US 331 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying N. Main Old US 331 over Branch in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 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 8,570 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,855 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Main Old US 331
CrossesBranch
Location.5 Mi.N.Jct.Us 84
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.29522, -86.25535
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic8,570 (2010)
Projected traffic12,855 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$868,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Main Old US 331 over Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is N. Main Old US 331 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 2024.

How much traffic does N. Main Old US 331 over Branch carry?

About 8,570 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N. Main Old US 331 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns N. Main Old US 331 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.