US Bridges

SR 28 over Branch

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 2.4 Mi. E. of Darlington · Structure no. 001994

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,080
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 28 over Branch in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,455 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28
CrossesBranch
Location2.4 Mi. E. of Darlington
RouteState Highway 28
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.98407, -87.09086
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
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 traffic1,080 (2013)
Projected traffic1,455 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$370,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 28 over Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 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 28 over Branch carry?

About 1,080 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Branch?

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

Who owns SR 28 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.