US Bridges

County Route 16 over Branch

Good

Monroe County, Alabama · 3.0 Mi. N.E. Old Texas · Structure no. 007947

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 16 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 16 over Branch in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Route 16
CrossesBranch
Location3.0 Mi. N.E. Old Texas
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.76611, -86.95307
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1993)
Projected traffic385 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$411,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 16 over Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 16 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 16 over Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is County Route 16 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Route 16 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.