US Bridges

SR 202 over Coldwater Spring Branch

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Calhoun County, Alabama · 1.25 MI N of I20 · Structure no. 019686

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,451
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 202 over Coldwater Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 202 over Coldwater Spring Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 13,451 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,831 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 202
CrossesColdwater Spring Branch
Location1.25 MI N of I20
RouteState Highway 202
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.60089, -85.92644
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,451 (2022)
Projected traffic18,831 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 202 over Coldwater Spring Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 202 over Coldwater Spring 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 202 over Coldwater Spring Branch carry?

About 13,451 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 202 over Coldwater Spring Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SR 202 over Coldwater Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.