US Bridges

Phil Church Rd. over Branch

FairPosted for load

Calhoun County, Alabama · Philadelphia Church RD · Structure no. 002050

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phil Church Rd. over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Phil 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesPhil Church Rd.
CrossesBranch
LocationPhiladelphia Church RD
RouteCounty Highway 111
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.93952, -85.54814
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2021)
Projected traffic139 by 2043
Trucks2%
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$254,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Phil Church Rd. over Branch built?

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

What condition is Phil 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 July 2023.

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

About 90 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Phil Church Rd. over Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Phil Church Rd. over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.