US Bridges

SR 69 over Branch

Fair

Marengo County, Alabama · 5.5 Mi. N. of Linden · Structure no. 001609

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 69 over Branch in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,885 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 69
CrossesBranch
Location5.5 Mi. N. of Linden
RouteState Highway 69
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.37362, -87.73115
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic1,450 (2013)
Projected traffic1,885 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$289,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 69 over Branch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 69 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 69 over Branch carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 69 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 69 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.