US Bridges

Al 293 over Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · .318 MI S. of US 80 · Structure no. 018798

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
489
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 293 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Al 293 over Branch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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.

It carries about 489 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,029 by 2034. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAl 293
CrossesBranch
Location.318 MI S. of US 80
RouteState Highway 293
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36609, -86.08083
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic489 (2014)
Projected traffic1,029 by 2034
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$937,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 293 over Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 293 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Al 293 over Branch carry?

About 489 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Al 293 over Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Al 293 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.