US Bridges

US-84 MP 191.391 over Branch

Good

Dale County, Alabama · 2.5 Mi.E.Of Daleville · Structure no. 016039

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,165
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-84 MP 191.391 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US-84 MP 191.391 over Branch in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 9,165 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,295 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-84 MP 191.391
CrossesBranch
Location2.5 Mi.E.Of Daleville
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.27868, -85.68512
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,165 (2013)
Projected traffic12,295 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-84 MP 191.391 over Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-84 MP 191.391 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US-84 MP 191.391 over Branch carry?

About 9,165 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-84 MP 191.391 over Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US-84 MP 191.391 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.