US Bridges

Eulaton Pike Rd. over Branch

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Eulaton Pike Rd. · Structure no. 020350

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,672
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eulaton Pike Rd. over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Eulaton Pike Rd. over Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,672 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,298 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEulaton Pike Rd.
CrossesBranch
LocationEulaton Pike Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.65308, -85.87722
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,672 (2019)
Projected traffic4,298 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$461,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eulaton Pike Rd. over Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eulaton Pike 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Eulaton Pike Rd. over Branch carry?

About 2,672 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eulaton Pike Rd. over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Eulaton Pike Rd. over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.