US Bridges

US 331 over Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.4 Mi. N. of Co. Rd. 24 · Structure no. 018578

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,960
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 331 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 331 over Branch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,960 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,123 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 331
CrossesBranch
Location1.4 Mi. N. of Co. Rd. 24
RouteU.S. Route 331
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.18, -86.27
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 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 rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic5,960 (2013)
Projected traffic8,123 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 331 over Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 331 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 331 over Branch carry?

About 5,960 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 331 over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 331 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.