US Bridges

JC142 over Branch

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.15MISOUTHJCTAL146 · Structure no. 013386

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

JC142 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying JC142 over Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJC142
CrossesBranch
Location0.15MISOUTHJCTAL146
RouteCounty Highway 142
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.85684, -86.19559
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (1990)
Projected traffic110 by 2040
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$393,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was JC142 over Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is JC142 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does JC142 over Branch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is JC142 over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns JC142 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.