US Bridges

SR 204 over Branch

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · 0.7 MI E JCT US 431 · Structure no. 004682

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,537
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 204 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 204 over Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,537 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,352 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 204
CrossesBranch
Location0.7 MI E JCT US 431
RouteState Highway 204
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.85628, -85.90494
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,537 (2022)
Projected traffic6,352 by 2042
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$458,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 204 over Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 204 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 204 over Branch carry?

About 4,537 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 204 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR 204 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.