US Bridges

SR 36 over Branch

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 0.8 M W JCT SR 36 & SR 67 · Structure no. 013315

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,460
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 36 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 36 over Branch in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,460 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,189 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 36
CrossesBranch
Location0.8 M W JCT SR 36 & SR 67
RouteState Highway 36
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.44639, -86.77507
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic3,460 (2023)
Projected traffic4,189 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$384,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 36 over Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 36 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 36 over Branch carry?

About 3,460 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 36 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 36 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.