US Bridges

US 80 over Branch

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi. E. of Faunsdale · Structure no. 013894

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,520
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 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,520 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,218 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesBranch
Location1.0 Mi. E. of Faunsdale
RouteU.S. Route 8
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.46072, -87.57429
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic5,520 (2013)
Projected traffic7,218 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Branch carry?

About 5,520 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 80 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.