US Bridges

Al 126 over Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 2.0 MI N of Mitylene Exit · Structure no. 007559

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,370
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 126 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Al 126 over Branch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4,370 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,217 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 126
CrossesBranch
Location2.0 MI N of Mitylene Exit
RouteState Highway 126
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36667, -86.10667
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic4,370 (2013)
Projected traffic5,217 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$521,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 126 over Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 126 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Al 126 over Branch carry?

About 4,370 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Al 126 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al 126 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.