US Bridges

US 331 MP 53.203 over Branch

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · .2 Mi.S.Crenshaw 6 · Structure no. 007846

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,590
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 331 MP 53.203 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 331 MP 53.203 over Branch in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 87 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 12,590 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 331 MP 53.203
CrossesBranch
Location.2 Mi.S.Crenshaw 6
RouteU.S. Route 331
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.70542, -86.26405
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating94.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,590 (2013)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$586,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 331 MP 53.203 over Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is US 331 MP 53.203 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 331 MP 53.203 over Branch carry?

About 12,590 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 331 MP 53.203 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns US 331 MP 53.203 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.