US Bridges

Coosa/Benica Ave over Storm Water Runoff

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Near Bld 642 · Structure no. DAPAMCANN0000H7

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Coosa/Benica Ave over Storm Water Runoff is a concrete culvert carrying Coosa/Benica Ave over Storm Water Runoff in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCoosa/Benica Ave
CrossesStorm Water Runoff
LocationNear Bld 642
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.62777, -85.96402
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2021)
Projected traffic540 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$34,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Coosa/Benica Ave over Storm Water Runoff built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coosa/Benica Ave over Storm Water Runoff in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Coosa/Benica Ave over Storm Water Runoff carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Coosa/Benica Ave over Storm Water Runoff?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Coosa/Benica Ave over Storm Water Runoff?

It is owned by the Army.