US Bridges

SR 117 over Branch

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 2 MI NW JCT SR71 * SR117 · Structure no. 006376

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,318
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 117 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 117 over Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 67 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 2,318 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,245 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 117
CrossesBranch
Location2 MI NW JCT SR71 * SR117
RouteState Highway 117
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.7904, -85.72504
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic2,318 (2023)
Projected traffic3,245 by 2043
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$933,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 117 over Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 117 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR 117 over Branch carry?

About 2,318 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 117 over Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 117 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.