US Bridges

AL-96 over Kennedy Branch

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · Kennedy · Structure no. 000686

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,710
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-96 over Kennedy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying AL-96 over Kennedy Branch in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 96 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,087 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-96
CrossesKennedy Branch
LocationKennedy
RouteState Highway 96
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.58743, -87.98343
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating95.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,710 (2020)
Projected traffic2,087 by 2040
Trucks20%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$483,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-96 over Kennedy Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is AL-96 over Kennedy Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does AL-96 over Kennedy Branch carry?

About 1,710 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is AL-96 over Kennedy Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns AL-96 over Kennedy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.