US Bridges

County Road over Branch

Good

Monroe County, Alabama · 1.5 MI.S.AL.47 Bone Hill · Structure no. 010526

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Branch in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesBranch
Location1.5 MI.S.AL.47 Bone Hill
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.77978, -86.94927
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic100 (1993)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks12%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$520,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 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 Road over Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.