US Bridges

CR-66 over Unnamed Branch

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 1.4 Mi. E. Mt. Olive · Structure no. 004913

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
398
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-66 over Unnamed Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR-66 over Unnamed Branch in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 398 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-66
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location1.4 Mi. E. Mt. Olive
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.0578, -86.11846
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2021)
Projected traffic459 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$602,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-66 over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-66 over Unnamed 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR-66 over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR-66 over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR-66 over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.