US Bridges

SR 41 over Branch

Good

Wilcox County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi. N.Of Hybart · Structure no. 015188

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 41 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 41 over Branch in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 583 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 41
CrossesBranch
Location0.3 Mi. N.Of Hybart
RouteState Highway 41
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.83244, -87.38071
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating73.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic470 (2013)
Projected traffic583 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$822,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 41 over Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 41 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 41 over Branch carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 41 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 41 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.