US Bridges

Ann Lane over Rakes Branch

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Ann Ln. · Structure no. 021832

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ann Lane over Rakes Branch is a concrete slab carrying Ann Lane over Rakes 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 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesAnn Lane
CrossesRakes Branch
LocationAnn Ln.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.8468, -85.816
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2023)
Projected traffic56 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$190,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ann Lane over Rakes Branch built?

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

What condition is Ann Lane over Rakes 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ann Lane over Rakes Branch carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ann Lane over Rakes Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ann Lane over Rakes Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.