US Bridges

Al 76 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 1.9 MI N JCT Al 25 · Structure no. 009755

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,890
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 76 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Al 76 over Branch in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,890 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,561 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 76
CrossesBranch
Location1.9 MI N JCT Al 25
RouteState Highway 76
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.28783, -86.41883
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,890 (2024)
Projected traffic3,561 by 2044
Trucks16%
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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 76 over Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 76 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Al 76 over Branch carry?

About 2,890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Al 76 over Branch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Al 76 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.