US Bridges

County Road over Branch

GoodPosted for load

Monroe County, Alabama · 3 MI Off of Ridge Road · Structure no. 020950

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 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 2014, so it is 11 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2034. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesBranch
Location3 MI Off of Ridge Road
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.68933, -87.25011
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic56 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$237,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is County Road over Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.