US Bridges

County Line Rd. over Branch

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · County Line Rd. · Structure no. 013457

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
183
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line Rd. over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Line Rd. over Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 85 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 183 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Line Rd.
CrossesBranch
LocationCounty Line Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.67791, -86.08038
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2022)
Projected traffic283 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$301,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Line Rd. over Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is County Line Rd. over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does County Line Rd. over Branch carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Line Rd. over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Line Rd. over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.