US Bridges

CR-70 over Guy Branch

Good

Coosa County, Alabama · 0.74 Mi. W. CR-41 · Structure no. 015458

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
574
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-70 over Guy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR-70 over Guy Branch in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 574 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 602 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-70
CrossesGuy Branch
Location0.74 Mi. W. CR-41
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.06793, -86.26139
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic574 (2022)
Projected traffic602 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$331,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-70 over Guy Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-70 over Guy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR-70 over Guy Branch carry?

About 574 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-70 over Guy Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR-70 over Guy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.