CO Rt 134 over Branch
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Alabama · 0.5 MI NE JCT CR 134 · Structure no. 011859
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 44
- 1989 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 134 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 134 over Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 44 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 134 over Branch built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 134 over Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does CO Rt 134 over Branch carry?
About 44 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 134 over Branch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 134 over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.