US Bridges

Garland Ferry RD over Branch

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.2 MI E JCT Kyle ST · Structure no. 000296

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,482
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garland Ferry RD over Branch is a concrete slab carrying Garland Ferry RD over Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 2,482 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,340 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarland Ferry RD
CrossesBranch
Location0.2 MI E JCT Kyle ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.68, -86.02333
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,482 (2022)
Projected traffic3,340 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$248,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garland Ferry RD over Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garland Ferry RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Garland Ferry RD over Branch carry?

About 2,482 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Garland Ferry RD over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Garland Ferry RD over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.