US Bridges

Eulaton Pike Rd. over Branch

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Eulaton Pike RD · Structure no. 013352

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,388
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eulaton Pike Rd. over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Eulaton Pike Rd. over Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 3,388 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,558 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesEulaton Pike Rd.
CrossesBranch
LocationEulaton Pike RD
RouteCounty Highway 80
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.6544, -85.90164
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 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 inspectionDecember 2024
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,388 (2019)
Projected traffic5,558 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$677,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eulaton Pike Rd. over Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eulaton Pike 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 Eulaton Pike Rd. over Branch carry?

About 3,388 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Eulaton Pike Rd. over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Eulaton Pike Rd. over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.