US Bridges

CO Rt 67 over Branch

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.5 MI NE Langston · Structure no. 001468

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
420
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 67 over Branch is a masonry culvert carrying CO Rt 67 over Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 965 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCO Rt 67
CrossesBranch
Location0.5 MI NE Langston
RouteCounty Highway 67
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.54643, -86.06724
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (1989)
Projected traffic965 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$231,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 67 over Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 67 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 67 over Branch carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 67 over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CO Rt 67 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.