US Bridges

US 84 MP 144.310 over Branch

Good

Covington County, Alabama · 4.3 MI West US 331 · Structure no. 019815

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,810
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 MP 144.310 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 MP 144.310 over Branch in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 6,810 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,136 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84 MP 144.310
CrossesBranch
Location4.3 MI West US 331
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.27088, -86.3159
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,810 (2013)
Projected traffic9,136 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 MP 144.310 over Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 MP 144.310 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 MP 144.310 over Branch carry?

About 6,810 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 84 MP 144.310 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns US 84 MP 144.310 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.