US Bridges

CR 1563 over Long Branch

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Cullman County, Alabama · CR 1563 · Structure no. 021278

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1563 over Long Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1563 over Long Branch in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 4 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 1563
CrossesLong Branch
LocationCR 1563
RouteCounty Highway 1563
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.26361, -86.67158
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2016)
Projected traffic4 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$163,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1563 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1563 over Long 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1563 over Long Branch carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 1563 over Long Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1563 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.