US Bridges

CO Rt 28 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Alabama · 2.6 MI N Hollands Chapel · Structure no. 004340

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 28 over Branch is a masonry culvert carrying CO Rt 28 over Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 28
CrossesBranch
Location2.6 MI N Hollands Chapel
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.78063, -86.06609
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1989)
Projected traffic105 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$309,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 28 over Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 28 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 28 over Branch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is CO Rt 28 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns CO Rt 28 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.