US Bridges

Philad Church Rd. over Branch

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Philadelphia Church Rd. · Structure no. 002049

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Philad Church Rd. over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Philad Church 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.

It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesPhilad Church Rd.
CrossesBranch
LocationPhiladelphia Church Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 111
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.9246, -85.54091
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2021)
Projected traffic219 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$229,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Philad Church Rd. over Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Philad Church 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Philad Church Rd. over Branch carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Philad Church Rd. over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Philad Church Rd. over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.