US Bridges

US 231 MP 55.851 over Branch

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · 0.2 Mi. S. SR 123 · Structure no. 010155

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,800
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 MP 55.851 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 231 MP 55.851 over Branch in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,238 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231 MP 55.851
CrossesBranch
Location0.2 Mi. S. SR 123
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.58955, -85.77695
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,800 (2013)
Projected traffic19,238 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 231 MP 55.851 over Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US 231 MP 55.851 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 231 MP 55.851 over Branch carry?

About 14,800 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 231 MP 55.851 over Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns US 231 MP 55.851 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.