US Bridges

CO Rt 127 over May Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.3MI E Int CO 20 · Structure no. 016536

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 127 over May Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 127 over May Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 127
CrossesMay Branch
Location0.3MI E Int CO 20
RouteCounty Highway 127
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.99458, -87.73897
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1989)
Projected traffic150 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$492,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 127 over May Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 127 over May 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 127 over May Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is CO Rt 127 over May Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 127 over May Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.