US Bridges

SR 91 over Branch

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · 1.8 MI W JCT I65 · Structure no. 004934

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,467
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 91 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 91 over Branch in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,467 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,526 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 91
CrossesBranch
Location1.8 MI W JCT I65
RouteState Highway 91
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.93252, -86.89513
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic1,467 (2022)
Projected traffic1,526 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$496,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 91 over Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 91 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 91 over Branch carry?

About 1,467 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 91 over Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 91 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.