US Bridges

Greenbriar DR over Branch

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 2 MI E of Al 21 · Structure no. 008655

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenbriar DR over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Greenbriar DR over Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenbriar DR
CrossesBranch
Location2 MI E of Al 21
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.62926, -85.7996
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating85.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2025)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2045
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$766,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenbriar DR over Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenbriar DR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Greenbriar DR over Branch carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Greenbriar DR over Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Greenbriar DR over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.