CO Rt 119 over Branch

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Jackson County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N JCT SR 35 · Structure no. 000243

Built: 1924; 101 years old
Condition: Good; inspected September 2023
Type: Slab; Concrete
Length: 22 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 170; 1989 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 119 over Branch is a concrete slab carrying CO Rt 119 over Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 119

CrossesBranch

Location0.2 MI N JCT SR 35

RouteCounty Highway 119

CountyJackson County

StateAlabama

Coordinates34.67547, -86.18752

Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Superstructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionSeptember 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations

Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria

Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria

Operating rating48 US tons

Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans2

Design loadH 10

Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)

Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)

Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)

Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (1989)

Projected traffic235 by 2040

Trucks5%

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry

Estimated improvement cost$216,000 (2025 estimate)

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 119 over Branch built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 119 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 119 over Branch carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 119 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 119 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.