US Bridges

SR 47 over Branch

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Monroe County, Alabama · 1 Mi. W. of Monroeville · Structure no. 018459

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,680
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 47 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 47 over Branch in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 2,680 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,429 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 47
CrossesBranch
Location1 Mi. W. of Monroeville
RouteState Highway 47
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.51483, -87.35535
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,680 (2013)
Projected traffic3,429 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$831,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 47 over Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 47 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 47 over Branch carry?

About 2,680 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 47 over Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 47 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.