US Bridges

Possum Trot over Branch

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Possum Trot/Asberry · Structure no. 020695

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
369
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Possum Trot over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Possum Trot over Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 369 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPossum Trot
CrossesBranch
LocationPossum Trot/Asberry
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.88239, -85.74186
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 inspectionDecember 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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic369 (2006)
Projected traffic768 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$589,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Possum Trot over Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Possum Trot 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Possum Trot over Branch carry?

About 369 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Possum Trot over Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Possum Trot over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.