Old Centre HWY over Branch
FairPosted for loadCalhoun County, Alabama · Piedmont · Structure no. 014691
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Centre HWY over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Centre HWY over Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 93 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 446 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Centre HWY over Branch built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Old Centre HWY 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Old Centre HWY over Branch carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Centre HWY over Branch?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old Centre HWY over Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.