US Bridges

Co. Rd. 91 over Neely Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.28 KM S. of US 72 · Structure no. 017258

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,402
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 91 over Neely Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 91 over Neely Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,402 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,887 by 2028. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 91
CrossesNeely Branch
Location1.28 KM S. of US 72
RouteCounty Highway 91
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.8148, -87.29468
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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,402 (2001)
Projected traffic1,887 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$609,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 91 over Neely Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 91 over Neely 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 91 over Neely Branch carry?

About 1,402 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 91 over Neely Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 91 over Neely Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.