US Bridges

County Road 1222 over Branch

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · 1M S CO RD 1224 · Structure no. 016056

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1222 over Branch is a steel culvert carrying County Road 1222 over Branch in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1222
CrossesBranch
Location1M S CO RD 1224
RouteCounty Highway 222
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.39432, -86.4618
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.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1994)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks0%
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$363,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1222 over Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1222 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 Road 1222 over Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is County Road 1222 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns County Road 1222 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.