US Bridges

Ft. Mccellan RD over Branch

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Training Area 16 B · Structure no. 018596

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ft. Mccellan RD over Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ft. Mccellan RD over Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesFt. Mccellan RD
CrossesBranch
LocationTraining Area 16 B
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.73278, -85.75611
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollToll bridge segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$317,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ft. Mccellan RD over Branch built?

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

What condition is Ft. Mccellan 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ft. Mccellan RD over Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Ft. Mccellan RD over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ft. Mccellan RD over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Other State Agency.