US Bridges

Pleasant Vall. RD over Branch

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Pleasant Valley RD · Structure no. 004876

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,334
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Vall. RD over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Pleasant Vall. RD over Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,334 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,062 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Vall. RD
CrossesBranch
LocationPleasant Valley RD
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.85326, -85.81299
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 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 traffic1,334 (2022)
Projected traffic2,062 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$531,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Vall. RD over Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Vall. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Vall. RD over Branch carry?

About 1,334 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Vall. RD over Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Pleasant Vall. RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.