US Bridges

Local RD over Branch

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 0.2MI.W. of AL.5 JCT · Structure no. 011025

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local RD over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Local RD over Branch in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 125 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,259 by 2036. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal RD
CrossesBranch
Location0.2MI.W. of AL.5 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.26, -87.70667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2014)
Projected traffic1,259 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$557,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Local RD over Branch built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Local RD 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 Local RD over Branch carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Local RD over Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local RD over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.