US Bridges

Moccasin Branch RD over Branch

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 3.2 MI NW of JCT Al 171 · Structure no. 020772

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moccasin Branch RD over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Moccasin Branch RD over Branch in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMoccasin Branch RD
CrossesBranch
Location3.2 MI NW of JCT Al 171
RouteCounty Highway 92
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.48644, -87.82819
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2010)
Projected traffic8 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$719,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moccasin Branch RD over Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moccasin Branch RD over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Moccasin Branch RD over Branch carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Moccasin Branch RD over Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Moccasin Branch RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.