US Bridges

SR 247 over Branch

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · JCT SR 247 & SR 24 · Structure no. 012896

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,170
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 247 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 247 over Branch in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 61 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 5 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 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,428 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 247
CrossesBranch
LocationJCT SR 247 & SR 24
RouteState Highway 247
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.45008, -88.07544
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic1,170 (2023)
Projected traffic1,428 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$900,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 247 over Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 247 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 247 over Branch carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 247 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 247 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.