US Bridges

US 29 over Branch

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 0.6 MI N CO RD 53 · Structure no. 013610

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
971
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 29 over Branch in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 971 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,411 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29
CrossesBranch
Location0.6 MI N CO RD 53
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.15951, -86.77074
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating82.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic971 (2023)
Projected traffic1,411 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 over Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 29 over Branch carry?

About 971 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 29 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.