US Bridges

County Road 99 over Branch

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 0.5 MI N of Co. Hwy. 34 · Structure no. 017456

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 99 over Branch is a steel culvert carrying County Road 99 over Branch in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 196 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 99
CrossesBranch
Location0.5 MI N of Co. Hwy. 34
RouteCounty Highway 99
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.22728, -87.67261
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
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2001)
Projected traffic196 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$340,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 99 over Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 99 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 County Road 99 over Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is County Road 99 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns County Road 99 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.