US Bridges

Bynum-Leath Rd. over Branch

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Bynum-Leatherwood · Structure no. 010996

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,934
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bynum-Leath Rd. over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bynum-Leath Rd. over Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 8,934 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,657 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBynum-Leath Rd.
CrossesBranch
LocationBynum-Leatherwood
RouteCounty Highway 109
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.71497, -85.86964
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,934 (2019)
Projected traffic14,657 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$913,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bynum-Leath Rd. over Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bynum-Leath 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bynum-Leath Rd. over Branch carry?

About 8,934 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bynum-Leath Rd. over Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Bynum-Leath Rd. over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.