US Bridges

CO.RD.95 MP 17.920 over Branch

Good

Houston County, Alabama · 4 Mi. S. SR 52 · Structure no. 006370

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.95 MP 17.920 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO.RD.95 MP 17.920 over Branch in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 67 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.95 MP 17.920
CrossesBranch
Location4 Mi. S. SR 52
RouteCounty Highway 95
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.23465, -85.12412
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 2025
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 rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2011)
Projected traffic1,090 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$647,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.95 MP 17.920 over Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is CO.RD.95 MP 17.920 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 2025.

How much traffic does CO.RD.95 MP 17.920 over Branch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.95 MP 17.920 over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO.RD.95 MP 17.920 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.