US Bridges

Callaway Road over Intersected Branch

FairPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · 3 MI SE Paul · Structure no. 013763

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Callaway Road over Intersected Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Callaway Road over Intersected Branch in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 39 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCallaway Road
CrossesIntersected Branch
Location3 MI SE Paul
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.29289, -86.70479
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1995)
Projected traffic99 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$162,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Callaway Road over Intersected Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Callaway Road over Intersected Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Callaway Road over Intersected Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Callaway Road over Intersected Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Callaway Road over Intersected Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.