US Bridges

.9 MI N Al 202 over Branch

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Bynum Exit · Structure no. 012812

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,057
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

.9 MI N Al 202 over Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying .9 MI N Al 202 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 4,057 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,656 by 2044. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries.9 MI N Al 202
CrossesBranch
LocationBynum Exit
RouteCounty Highway 72
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.64634, -85.90884
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,057 (2019)
Projected traffic6,656 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was .9 MI N Al 202 over Branch built?

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

What condition is .9 MI N Al 202 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 .9 MI N Al 202 over Branch carry?

About 4,057 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is .9 MI N Al 202 over Branch?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns .9 MI N Al 202 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.