US Bridges

Ramp SR35 to I59 over Branch

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · JCT I59 * SR 35 · Structure no. 006441

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,556
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp SR35 to I59 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ramp SR35 to I59 over Branch in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,556 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,578 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesRamp SR35 to I59
CrossesBranch
LocationJCT I59 * SR 35
RouteInterstate 59
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.43753, -85.74728
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating87.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 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 traffic2,556 (2022)
Projected traffic3,578 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 Ramp SR35 to I59 over Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp SR35 to I59 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp SR35 to I59 over Branch carry?

About 2,556 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ramp SR35 to I59 over Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ramp SR35 to I59 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.