US Bridges

AL-17 over Branch

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 1 MI N JCT SR-19 Detroit · Structure no. 006214

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,774
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-17 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying AL-17 over Branch in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 1,774 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,351 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-17
CrossesBranch
Location1 MI N JCT SR-19 Detroit
RouteState Highway 17
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.06277, -88.13182
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,774 (2020)
Projected traffic2,351 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$861,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-17 over Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-17 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does AL-17 over Branch carry?

About 1,774 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is AL-17 over Branch?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns AL-17 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.