US Bridges

County Route 1 over Branch

Fair

Monroe County, Alabama · 3.5 Mi. S.E. Eliska · Structure no. 009312

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 1 over Branch in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 1
CrossesBranch
Location3.5 Mi. S.E. Eliska
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.31865, -87.67093
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic235 (1993)
Projected traffic300 by 2030
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$452,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 1 over Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 1 over Branch carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Route 1 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.