US Bridges

SR 144 over Coker Branch

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 2.6 MI East JCT SR 77 · Structure no. 008018

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,071
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 144 over Coker Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 144 over Coker Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4,071 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,699 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 144
CrossesCoker Branch
Location2.6 MI East JCT SR 77
RouteState Highway 144
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.77639, -85.99469
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,071 (2022)
Projected traffic5,699 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 144 over Coker Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 144 over Coker 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 144 over Coker Branch carry?

About 4,071 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 144 over Coker Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SR 144 over Coker Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.