US Bridges

1st ST SE over Branch

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · Between Sanders * Godfrey · Structure no. 010060

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st ST SE over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 1st ST SE over Branch in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries1st ST SE
CrossesBranch
LocationBetween Sanders * Godfrey
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.43833, -85.68833
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2024)
Projected traffic685 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$406,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1st ST SE over Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st ST SE 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 1st ST SE over Branch carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 1st ST SE over Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 1st ST SE over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.