US Bridges

Al 108 over Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · .2 MI West of US80 · Structure no. 017159

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 108 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Al 108 over Branch in Montgomery 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2028. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 108
CrossesBranch
Location.2 MI West of US80
RouteState Highway 108
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36262, -86.07703
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2004)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 108 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Al 108 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Al 108 over Branch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Al 108 over Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Al 108 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.