US Bridges

Chosea Spr. Rd. E over Branch

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Chosea Springs Rd. East · Structure no. 001190

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chosea Spr. Rd. E over Branch is a concrete slab carrying Chosea Spr. Rd. E over Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChosea Spr. Rd. E
CrossesBranch
LocationChosea Springs Rd. East
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.69409, -85.67401
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2020)
Projected traffic312 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$305,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chosea Spr. Rd. E over Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chosea Spr. Rd. E 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Chosea Spr. Rd. E over Branch carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chosea Spr. Rd. E over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Chosea Spr. Rd. E over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.