US Bridges

SR 54 Mp. 11.312 over Branch

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · .3 Mi. E. Geneva Co. 10 · Structure no. 017475

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 54 Mp. 11.312 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 54 Mp. 11.312 over Branch in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,159 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 54 Mp. 11.312
CrossesBranch
Location.3 Mi. E. Geneva Co. 10
RouteState Highway 54
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.07322, -86.16622
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2013)
Projected traffic1,159 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$595,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 54 Mp. 11.312 over Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 54 Mp. 11.312 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 54 Mp. 11.312 over Branch carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 54 Mp. 11.312 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns SR 54 Mp. 11.312 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.