US Bridges

County HIGHWAY101 over Branch

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · 45155 Ft S JCT 69 · Structure no. 003209

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,360
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HIGHWAY101 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County HIGHWAY101 over Branch in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,360 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,580 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HIGHWAY101
CrossesBranch
Location45155 Ft S JCT 69
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.25651, -86.42356
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,360 (1999)
Projected traffic3,580 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HIGHWAY101 over Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HIGHWAY101 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County HIGHWAY101 over Branch carry?

About 2,360 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County HIGHWAY101 over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns County HIGHWAY101 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.