US Bridges

SR 144 over Branch

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 0.7MI E ST Clair CO Line · Structure no. 011001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,746
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 144 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 144 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 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 2,746 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,844 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSR 144
CrossesBranch
Location0.7MI E ST Clair CO Line
RouteState Highway 144
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.78397, -86.03977
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,746 (2022)
Projected traffic3,844 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 144 over Branch built?

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

What condition is SR 144 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 144 over Branch carry?

About 2,746 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 144 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 144 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.