US Bridges

SR 106 MP 31.280 over Branch

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · 4.6 Mi.E.Butler Line · Structure no. 005624

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 106 MP 31.280 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 106 MP 31.280 over Branch in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 739 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 106 MP 31.280
CrossesBranch
Location4.6 Mi.E.Butler Line
RouteState Highway 106
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.61523, -86.42468
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2013)
Projected traffic739 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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$482,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 106 MP 31.280 over Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 106 MP 31.280 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 106 MP 31.280 over Branch carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 106 MP 31.280 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 106 MP 31.280 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.