US Bridges

Wellington Dr. over Branch

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Wellington Dr. Truss · Structure no. 020711

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wellington Dr. over Branch is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Wellington Dr. over Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 443 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWellington Dr.
CrossesBranch
LocationWellington Dr. Truss
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.82256, -85.89877
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2020)
Projected traffic443 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$480,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wellington Dr. over Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wellington Dr. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Wellington Dr. over Branch carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wellington Dr. over Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wellington Dr. over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.