US Bridges

Wellington Rd. over Uknown Branch

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Wellington Rd. · Structure no. 021009

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wellington Rd. over Uknown Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Wellington Rd. over Uknown Branch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 216 vehicles a day, projected to reach 384 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesWellington Rd.
CrossesUknown Branch
LocationWellington Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 72
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.82468, -85.88971
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
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2015)
Projected traffic384 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$334,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wellington Rd. over Uknown Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wellington Rd. over Uknown 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wellington Rd. over Uknown Branch carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Wellington Rd. over Uknown Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Wellington Rd. over Uknown Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.