US Bridges

SR 147 over Branch

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N Auburn · Structure no. 002460

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,470
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 147 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 147 over Branch in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 8,470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,983 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 147
CrossesBranch
Location0.2 MI N Auburn
RouteCity Street 147
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.6361, -85.48172
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic8,470 (2013)
Projected traffic11,983 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$570,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 147 over Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 147 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 147 over Branch carry?

About 8,470 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 147 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 147 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.