US Bridges

SR 162 over Branch

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · .4MI.W.OF JCT.S.R.28 · Structure no. 014655

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 162 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 162 over Branch in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 162
CrossesBranch
Location.4MI.W.OF JCT.S.R.28
RouteState Highway 162
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.1096, -87.4219
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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2013)
Projected traffic306 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$760,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 162 over Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 162 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR 162 over Branch carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 162 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 162 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.