US Bridges

Armor Road over Branch

FairClosed to traffic

Calhoun County, Alabama · 2.189 MI NE Al 21 · Structure no. 020444

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Armor Road over Branch is a steel culvert carrying Armor Road 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesArmor Road
CrossesBranch
Location2.189 MI NE Al 21
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.7296, -85.7892
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$419,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Armor Road over Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Armor Road over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Armor Road over Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Armor Road over Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Armor Road over Branch?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.