US Bridges

County Road over Branch

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Alabama · 2.5 Mi.N.E. Rocky Hill · Structure no. 005424

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Branch in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesBranch
Location2.5 Mi.N.E. Rocky Hill
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.41149, -87.59103
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating34.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1990)
Projected traffic125 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$254,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road over Branch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is County Road over Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.