US Bridges

US 80 over Branch

Fair

Marengo County, Alabama · 4.6MI.E.OF Demopolis · Structure no. 013085

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,650
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Branch in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 97 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 8,650 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,311 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesBranch
Location4.6MI.E.OF Demopolis
RouteU.S. Route 8
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.50969, -87.73751
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic8,650 (2013)
Projected traffic11,311 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$552,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Branch built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 80 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Branch carry?

About 8,650 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 80 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.