US Bridges

SR 204 over Aband Rr/Rabes Branch

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 5.7 MI E JCT US 431 · Structure no. 004684

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
262 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,865
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 204 over Aband Rr/Rabes Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 204 over Aband Rr/Rabes 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 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 5,865 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,211 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 204
CrossesAband Rr/Rabes Branch
Location5.7 MI E JCT US 431
RouteState Highway 204
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.83441, -85.82754
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,865 (2023)
Projected traffic8,211 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 204 over Aband Rr/Rabes Branch built?

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

What condition is SR 204 over Aband Rr/Rabes 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 204 over Aband Rr/Rabes Branch carry?

About 5,865 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 204 over Aband Rr/Rabes Branch?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 204 over Aband Rr/Rabes Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.