US Bridges

Calloway Road over J.R.Harper Branch

FairPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · 3.1 MI S E Paul · Structure no. 013764

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calloway Road over J.R.Harper Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Calloway Road over J.R.Harper Branch in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 103 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCalloway Road
CrossesJ.R.Harper Branch
Location3.1 MI S E Paul
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.2864, -86.70775
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1995)
Projected traffic103 by 2035
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$245,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Calloway Road over J.R.Harper Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Calloway Road over J.R.Harper 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 Calloway Road over J.R.Harper Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Calloway Road over J.R.Harper Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Calloway Road over J.R.Harper Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.