US Bridges

SR 69 over Branch

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · 2.9 Mi. S. of Gallion · Structure no. 014063

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
860
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 1987, so it is 38 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,118 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 69
CrossesBranch
Location2.9 Mi. S. of Gallion
RouteState Highway 69
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.44824, -87.71263
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2013)
Projected traffic1,118 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$693,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 69 over Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 69 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 69 over Branch carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 69 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 69 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.