US Bridges

SR 97 MP 6.444 over Branch

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · 6.5 MI.N.JCT.US331 · Structure no. 002439

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,780
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 97 MP 6.444 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 97 MP 6.444 over Branch in Crenshaw 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 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 2,780 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,722 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 97 MP 6.444
CrossesBranch
Location6.5 MI.N.JCT.US331
RouteState Highway 97
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.03578, -86.37883
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 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 rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 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 traffic2,780 (2013)
Projected traffic3,722 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$398,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 97 MP 6.444 over Branch built?

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

What condition is SR 97 MP 6.444 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 97 MP 6.444 over Branch carry?

About 2,780 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 97 MP 6.444 over Branch?

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

Who owns SR 97 MP 6.444 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.