US Bridges

CO.RD.95 MP 17.427 over Branch

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · .5 Mi.N.Farley Plant · Structure no. 015887

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.95 MP 17.427 over Branch is a steel culvert carrying CO.RD.95 MP 17.427 over Branch in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.95 MP 17.427
CrossesBranch
Location.5 Mi.N.Farley Plant
RouteCounty Highway 95
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.22728, -85.12428
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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$384,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.95 MP 17.427 over Branch built?

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

What condition is CO.RD.95 MP 17.427 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO.RD.95 MP 17.427 over Branch carry?

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

How long is CO.RD.95 MP 17.427 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CO.RD.95 MP 17.427 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.