US Bridges

US29 / SR15 over Branch

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · 7.5 MI N JCT I85 · Structure no. 019677

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,790
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US29 / SR15 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US29 / SR15 over Branch in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 2,790 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,802 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS29 / SR15
CrossesBranch
Location7.5 MI N JCT I85
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.734, -85.23239
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,790 (2013)
Projected traffic3,802 by 2033
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US29 / SR15 over Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US29 / SR15 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US29 / SR15 over Branch carry?

About 2,790 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US29 / SR15 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns US29 / SR15 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.