Nautica Way over Branch
PoorClosed to trafficCalhoun County, Alabama · 2.121 MI NE Al Hwy. 21 · Structure no. 020437
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2010
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nautica Way over Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nautica Way over Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nautica Way over Branch built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nautica Way over Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2010.
How much traffic does Nautica Way over Branch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Nautica Way over Branch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Nautica Way over Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.