US Bridges

AL147 / AL267 over Branch

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · 0.6 MI E JCT US 29 · Structure no. 010109

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,870
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL147 / AL267 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying AL147 / AL267 over Branch in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 16,870 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,867 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAL147 / AL267
CrossesBranch
Location0.6 MI E JCT US 29
RouteState Highway 147
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.58569, -85.50258
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,870 (2013)
Projected traffic23,867 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$844,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL147 / AL267 over Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL147 / AL267 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 AL147 / AL267 over Branch carry?

About 16,870 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is AL147 / AL267 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns AL147 / AL267 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.