US Bridges

SR 204 over Hanes Branch

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 8.6 MI E JCT US 431 · Structure no. 004685

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,975
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 204 over Hanes Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 204 over Hanes 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 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 4,975 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,965 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 204
CrossesHanes Branch
Location8.6 MI E JCT US 431
RouteState Highway 204
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.82428, -85.78292
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,975 (2022)
Projected traffic6,965 by 2042
Trucks4%
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

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$704,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 204 over Hanes Branch built?

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

What condition is SR 204 over Hanes 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 204 over Hanes Branch carry?

About 4,975 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 204 over Hanes Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 204 over Hanes Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.