US Bridges

SR 101 over Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 4 M S JCT SR 101 & SR 64 · Structure no. 003118

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 101 over Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 101 over Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,393 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 101
CrossesBranch
Location4 M S JCT SR 101 & SR 64
RouteState Highway 101
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.92206, -87.37636
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,393 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$446,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 101 over Branch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 101 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 101 over Branch carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 101 over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 101 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.