US Bridges

Al - 76 over Logan Branch

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · Al 76 * Logan Branch · Structure no. 015560

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 76 over Logan Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Al - 76 over Logan Branch in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,170 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,906 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesAl - 76
CrossesLogan Branch
LocationAl 76 * Logan Branch
RouteState Highway 76
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.30048, -86.38693
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 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 width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,170 (2024)
Projected traffic3,906 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$534,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 76 over Logan Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 76 over Logan Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 76 over Logan Branch carry?

About 3,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Al - 76 over Logan Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 76 over Logan Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.