US Bridges

CO Rt 63 over Yellow Branch

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 300 S Int SR 72 * CR 63 · Structure no. 010593

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,511
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 63 over Yellow Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt 63 over Yellow Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,511 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,755 by 2039. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 63
CrossesYellow Branch
Location300 S Int SR 72 * CR 63
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.60713, -86.27046
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,511 (2015)
Projected traffic3,755 by 2039
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 63 over Yellow Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 63 over Yellow 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 63 over Yellow Branch carry?

About 2,511 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 63 over Yellow Branch?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 63 over Yellow Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.