US Bridges

CO HWY 91 over Gully Branch

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · 7 MI S of Slocomb · Structure no. 005408

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO HWY 91 over Gully Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO HWY 91 over Gully Branch in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesCO HWY 91
CrossesGully Branch
Location7 MI S of Slocomb
RouteCounty Highway COO91
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.00871, -85.59214
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic135 (2025)
Projected traffic190 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$254,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO HWY 91 over Gully Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO HWY 91 over Gully 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO HWY 91 over Gully Branch carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO HWY 91 over Gully Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO HWY 91 over Gully Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.