US Bridges

Coleman RD over Branch

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · .3 MI N US 78:ANNISTON · Structure no. 013498

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coleman RD over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Coleman RD over Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 65 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesColeman RD
CrossesBranch
Location.3 MI N US 78:ANNISTON
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.61886, -85.80353
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2025)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2045
Trucks15%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$549,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coleman RD over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Coleman 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Coleman RD over Branch carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Coleman RD over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Coleman RD over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.