US Bridges

US 331 MP 47.561 over Branch

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · 2 Mi. N. of Brantley · Structure no. 011728

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,190
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 331 MP 47.561 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 331 MP 47.561 over Branch in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 6,190 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,604 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 331 MP 47.561
CrossesBranch
Location2 Mi. N. of Brantley
RouteU.S. Route 331
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.62492, -86.26508
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,190 (2013)
Projected traffic8,604 by 2033
Trucks14%
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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 331 MP 47.561 over Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 331 MP 47.561 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 331 MP 47.561 over Branch carry?

About 6,190 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 331 MP 47.561 over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 331 MP 47.561 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.