55th Street over Branch
FairCalhoun County, Alabama · 55th ST · Structure no. 015063
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 187
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
55th Street over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 55th Street over Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 55th Street over Branch built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is 55th Street 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does 55th Street over Branch carry?
About 187 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 55th Street over Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 55th Street over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.