US Bridges

County Rt 63 over Jones Branch

Fair

Pickens County, Alabama · 16.4 MI East of SR #14 · Structure no. 004908

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 63 over Jones Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Rt 63 over Jones Branch in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt 63
CrossesJones Branch
Location16.4 MI East of SR #14
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.14631, -87.90948
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic600 (1998)
Projected traffic600 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$409,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 63 over Jones Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 63 over Jones 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Rt 63 over Jones Branch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 63 over Jones Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Rt 63 over Jones Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.