US Bridges

US 84 MP 216.723 over Branch

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · 5.3 Mi. E. SR 210 · Structure no. 012073

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,230
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 MP 216.723 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 MP 216.723 over Branch in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 98 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 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 16,230 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,773 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84 MP 216.723
CrossesBranch
Location5.3 Mi. E. SR 210
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.19025, -85.29033
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic16,230 (2013)
Projected traffic21,773 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 MP 216.723 over Branch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US 84 MP 216.723 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 MP 216.723 over Branch carry?

About 16,230 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 84 MP 216.723 over Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 84 MP 216.723 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.