US Bridges

Coffee St. over Massey Branch

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Jacksonville · Structure no. 005099

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coffee St. over Massey Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Coffee St. 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCoffee St.
CrossesMassey Branch
LocationJacksonville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.81246, -85.76704
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
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2024)
Projected traffic850 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$310,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coffee St. over Massey Branch built?

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

What condition is Coffee St. 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 Coffee St. over Massey Branch carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Coffee St. over Massey Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Coffee St. over Massey Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.