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County HWY 1213 over Branch

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Marshall County, Alabama · 3523 N JCT CO RD 1214 · Structure no. 021066

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY 1213 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County HWY 1213 over Branch in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HWY 1213
CrossesBranch
Location3523 N JCT CO RD 1214
RouteCounty Highway 213
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.3757, -86.4759
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2016)
Projected traffic252 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$206,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HWY 1213 over Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY 1213 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County HWY 1213 over Branch carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County HWY 1213 over Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County HWY 1213 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.