US Bridges

63rd ST over Branch

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 63rd ST * 3rd Ave N · Structure no. 014933

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

63rd ST over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 63rd ST over Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries63rd ST
CrossesBranch
Location63rd ST * 3rd Ave N
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.54974, -86.74754
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2016)
Projected traffic600 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$447,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 63rd ST over Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 63rd ST 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 63rd ST over Branch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 63rd ST over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns 63rd ST over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.