US Bridges

County Road 546 over Granny Branch

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.15 MI W Fransico · Structure no. 020977

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
63 ft
Daily traffic
25
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 546 over Granny Branch is a steel culvert carrying County Road 546 over Granny Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 546
CrossesGranny Branch
Location0.15 MI W Fransico
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.98777, -86.25008
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1989)
Projected traffic26 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$505,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 546 over Granny Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 546 over Granny 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 546 over Granny Branch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is County Road 546 over Granny Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long.

Who owns County Road 546 over Granny Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.