US Bridges

Ramps to Airpt RD over Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.1 MI S JCT SR20*AIRPORT · Structure no. 014449

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,927
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramps to Airpt RD over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ramps to Airpt RD over Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,927 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,098 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamps to Airpt RD
CrossesBranch
Location0.1 MI S JCT SR20*AIRPORT
RouteInterstate 565
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.66889, -86.76667
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic2,927 (2023)
Projected traffic4,098 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramps to Airpt RD over Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramps to Airpt RD 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Ramps to Airpt RD over Branch carry?

About 2,927 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramps to Airpt RD over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Ramps to Airpt RD over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.