US Bridges

County HIGHWAY119 over Branch

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · 2367 Ft N JCT 1214 · Structure no. 004159

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HIGHWAY119 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County HIGHWAY119 over Branch in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HIGHWAY119
CrossesBranch
Location2367 Ft N JCT 1214
RouteCounty Highway 196
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.37753, -86.45446
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating83.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2000)
Projected traffic650 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$629,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HIGHWAY119 over Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HIGHWAY119 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County HIGHWAY119 over Branch carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County HIGHWAY119 over Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County HIGHWAY119 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.