US Bridges

Callaway Road over Branch

GoodPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · 2 MI SE of Brooklyn · Structure no. 021046

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Callaway Road over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Callaway Road over Branch in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 78 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCallaway Road
CrossesBranch
Location2 MI SE of Brooklyn
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.25273, -86.74187
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1995)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$366,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Callaway Road over Branch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Callaway Road over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Callaway Road over Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Callaway Road over Branch?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Callaway Road over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.