US Bridges

County HIGHWAY147 over Branch

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · 6765 Ft N JCT 431 · Structure no. 001876

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
104 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HIGHWAY147 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County HIGHWAY147 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HIGHWAY147
CrossesBranch
Location6765 Ft N JCT 431
RouteCounty Highway 472
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.46417, -86.35929
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 10
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1994)
Projected traffic280 by 2044
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$615,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HIGHWAY147 over Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HIGHWAY147 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 2024.

How much traffic does County HIGHWAY147 over Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County HIGHWAY147 over Branch?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns County HIGHWAY147 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.