US Bridges

CO Rt 88 over Branch

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 1.35 MI E JCT SR 71 · Structure no. 001055

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
242
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 88 over Branch is a masonry culvert carrying CO Rt 88 over Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 88
CrossesBranch
Location1.35 MI E JCT SR 71
RouteCounty Highway 88
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.6678, -85.80058
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic242 (1989)
Projected traffic400 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 88 over Branch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 88 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 88 over Branch carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 88 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO Rt 88 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.