US Bridges

SR 67 over Branch

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 1.6 MI N JCT SR 67 & I 65 · Structure no. 009836

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,340
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 67 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 67 over Branch in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 90 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 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 26,340 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,171 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 67
CrossesBranch
Location1.6 MI N JCT SR 67 & I 65
RouteState Highway 67
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.54291, -86.92479
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,340 (2021)
Projected traffic34,171 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$768,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 67 over Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SR 67 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 67 over Branch carry?

About 26,340 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 67 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns SR 67 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.