US Bridges

CR-45 over Unnamed Branch

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 1.89 Mi. NE CR-31 · Structure no. 006621

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
193
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-45 over Unnamed Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR-45 over Unnamed Branch in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 66 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 193 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-45
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location1.89 Mi. NE CR-31
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.77751, -86.27072
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2021)
Projected traffic241 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$322,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-45 over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is CR-45 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR-45 over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-45 over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR-45 over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.