US Bridges

Alexandria Rd. over Massey Branch

FairPosted for load

Calhoun County, Alabama · Alexandria RD · Structure no. 005065

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexandria Rd. over Massey Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Alexandria Rd. over Massey Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAlexandria Rd.
CrossesMassey Branch
LocationAlexandria RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.81453, -85.77191
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating13.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2025)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2045
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$443,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alexandria Rd. over Massey Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexandria Rd. over Massey 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Alexandria Rd. over Massey Branch carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alexandria Rd. over Massey Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Alexandria Rd. over Massey Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.