County HWY 1415 over Berry Branch
PoorPosted for loadMarshall County, Alabama · 639 Ft N JCT 1312 · Structure no. 004185
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County HWY 1415 over Berry Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County HWY 1415 over Berry 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 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County HWY 1415 over Berry Branch built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is County HWY 1415 over Berry 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does County HWY 1415 over Berry Branch carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is County HWY 1415 over Berry Branch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns County HWY 1415 over Berry Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.