US Bridges

CR-5 over Branch

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 1.06 MI S of Tall CO Line · Structure no. 005113

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
463
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-5 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR-5 over Branch in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 463 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 689 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-5
CrossesBranch
Location1.06 MI S of Tall CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.08829, -86.42153
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 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 traffic463 (2021)
Projected traffic689 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$331,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-5 over Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-5 over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR-5 over Branch carry?

About 463 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-5 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR-5 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.