US Bridges

CR-41 over Ditch Branch

Good

Coosa County, Alabama · 0.23 Miles NE of CR-29 · Structure no. 015552

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
747
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-41 over Ditch Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR-41 over Ditch Branch in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 747 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,122 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR-41
CrossesDitch Branch
Location0.23 Miles NE of CR-29
RouteCounty Highway 41
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.02718, -86.30763
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic747 (2021)
Projected traffic1,122 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$395,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-41 over Ditch Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-41 over Ditch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR-41 over Ditch Branch carry?

About 747 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is CR-41 over Ditch Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR-41 over Ditch Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.