US Bridges

SR 69 over Branch

Good

Marshall County, Alabama · 1.4 MI W Browns Creek · Structure no. 011038

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,904
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69 over Branch is a masonry culvert carrying SR 69 over Branch in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 91 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,904 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,066 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 69
CrossesBranch
Location1.4 MI W Browns Creek
RouteState Highway 69
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.36251, -86.3711
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,904 (2022)
Projected traffic18,066 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 69 over Branch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is SR 69 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 69 over Branch carry?

About 12,904 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 69 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 69 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.