US Bridges

Bonds Road over Unknown Tributary

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Bonds Rd. · Structure no. 018920

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bonds Road over Unknown Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Bonds Road over Unknown Tributary in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBonds Road
CrossesUnknown Tributary
LocationBonds Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.84487, -85.96928
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2022)
Projected traffic142 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$914,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bonds Road over Unknown Tributary built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bonds Road over Unknown Tributary 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 Bonds Road over Unknown Tributary carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bonds Road over Unknown Tributary?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Bonds Road over Unknown Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.