US Bridges

SR 28 over Branch

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · 2MI.W.OF Thomaston · Structure no. 014570

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,380
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 28 over Branch in Marengo 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 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 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,859 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 28
CrossesBranch
Location2MI.W.OF Thomaston
RouteState Highway 28
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.26491, -87.66097
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 (9.5 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 traffic1,380 (2013)
Projected traffic1,859 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$661,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 28 over Branch built?

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

What condition is SR 28 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 28 over Branch carry?

About 1,380 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 28 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.