AL.199 over Branch
PoorMacon County, Alabama · 1.4 Min.Jct AL#81 · Structure no. 002762
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,270
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL.199 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying AL.199 over Branch in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,858 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL.199 over Branch built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL.199 over Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does AL.199 over Branch carry?
About 1,270 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is AL.199 over Branch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns AL.199 over Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.