US Bridges

Jc 61 over Branch

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.4 MI East JCT 126 · Structure no. 013036

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jc 61 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Jc 61 over Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2038. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJc 61
CrossesBranch
Location0.4 MI East JCT 126
RouteCounty Highway 61
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.68241, -85.78822
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (1989)
Projected traffic210 by 2038
Trucks4%
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$248,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jc 61 over Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jc 61 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Jc 61 over Branch carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jc 61 over Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Jc 61 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.