US Bridges

SR 130 MP 5.915 over Branch

Fair

Pike County, Alabama · 2.2 Mi.E.Pike CO.55 · Structure no. 013379

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 130 MP 5.915 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 130 MP 5.915 over Branch in Pike 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 130 MP 5.915
CrossesBranch
Location2.2 Mi.E.Pike CO.55
RouteState Highway 130
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.77867, -85.71402
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic680 (2013)
Projected traffic830 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$564,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 130 MP 5.915 over Branch built?

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

What condition is SR 130 MP 5.915 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 130 MP 5.915 over Branch carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 130 MP 5.915 over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 130 MP 5.915 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.