US Bridges

Weatherbrook Lane over Branch

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Weatherbrook Ln. · Structure no. 020537

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weatherbrook Lane over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weatherbrook Lane 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 915 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWeatherbrook Lane
CrossesBranch
LocationWeatherbrook Ln.
RouteCounty Highway 58
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.7506, -85.7608
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2021)
Projected traffic915 by 2044
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$347,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weatherbrook Lane over Branch built?

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

What condition is Weatherbrook Lane 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Weatherbrook Lane over Branch carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Weatherbrook Lane over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Weatherbrook Lane over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.