US Bridges

Seven Spr. Rd. over Branch

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Seven Springs RD · Structure no. 002963

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seven Spr. Rd. over Branch is a concrete slab carrying Seven Spr. Rd. over Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 307 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSeven Spr. Rd.
CrossesBranch
LocationSeven Springs RD
RouteCounty Highway 116
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.8667, -85.89131
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2023)
Projected traffic465 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$330,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seven Spr. Rd. over Branch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seven Spr. 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 Seven Spr. Rd. over Branch carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Seven Spr. Rd. over Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Seven Spr. Rd. over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.