Taylors Chapel RD over Branch
FairCalhoun County, Alabama · .1 MI S Ala 202 · Structure no. 001992
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Taylors Chapel RD over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylors Chapel RD over Branch in Calhoun 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Taylors Chapel RD over Branch built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Taylors Chapel RD 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Taylors Chapel RD over Branch carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Taylors Chapel RD over Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Taylors Chapel RD over Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.