US Bridges

SR 41 over Branch

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 6.5 Mi. N. of Hybart · Structure no. 015803

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,340
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 1993, so it is 32 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 1,340 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,661 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 41
CrossesBranch
Location6.5 Mi. N. of Hybart
RouteState Highway 41
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.91435, -87.35982
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic1,340 (2013)
Projected traffic1,661 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 41 over Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 41 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 41 over Branch carry?

About 1,340 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 41 over Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 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.