US Bridges

Craig Drive over Branch

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Craig DR · Structure no. 012720

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craig Drive over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Craig Drive over Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCraig Drive
CrossesBranch
LocationCraig DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.6513, -85.90545
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 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 traffic67 (2020)
Projected traffic108 by 2044
Trucks4%
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$648,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Craig Drive over Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Craig Drive 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 Craig Drive over Branch carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Craig Drive over Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Craig Drive over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.