Reads Mill Rd. over Branch
FairCalhoun County, Alabama · Reads Mill RD · Structure no. 009065
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 493
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Reads Mill Rd. over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Reads Mill Rd. over Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 493 vehicles a day, projected to reach 777 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Reads Mill Rd. over Branch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Reads Mill 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Reads Mill Rd. over Branch carry?
About 493 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Reads Mill Rd. over Branch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Reads Mill Rd. over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.