US Bridges

Al 41 over Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 2.9 Mi.N.Al 89 · Structure no. 002696

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,060
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 41 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Al 41 over Branch in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,314 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 41
CrossesBranch
Location2.9 Mi.N.Al 89
RouteState Highway 41
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.18, -87.04667
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating87.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 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 traffic1,060 (2013)
Projected traffic1,314 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$975,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 41 over Branch built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 41 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 2024.

How much traffic does Al 41 over Branch carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Al 41 over Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al 41 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.