County HWY 1291 over Branch
PoorClosed to trafficMarshall County, Alabama · 3755 Ft N JCT 1464 · Structure no. 001863
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County HWY 1291 over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County HWY 1291 over Branch in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County HWY 1291 over Branch built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is County HWY 1291 over Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.
How much traffic does County HWY 1291 over Branch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1994 count).
How long is County HWY 1291 over Branch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns County HWY 1291 over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.