US Bridges

ST Clair CO over Green Branch

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · In Ragland · Structure no. 009354

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,157
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Clair CO over Green Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying ST Clair CO over Green Branch in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,157 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,880 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST Clair CO
CrossesGreen Branch
LocationIn Ragland
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.74212, -86.16181
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,157 (2012)
Projected traffic4,880 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$946,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Clair CO over Green Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Clair CO over Green 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does ST Clair CO over Green Branch carry?

About 3,157 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST Clair CO over Green Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns ST Clair CO over Green Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.