US Bridges

County Road 56 over Branch

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Monroe County, Alabama · Vredenburgh · Structure no. 021202

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 56 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 56 over Branch in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 56
CrossesBranch
LocationVredenburgh
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.82741, -87.37257
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic119 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$442,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 56 over Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 56 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 56 over Branch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 56 over Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 56 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.