US Bridges

CR-78 over Jennings Branch

Good

Coosa County, Alabama · 0.9 Mi. E CR-29 · Structure no. 017432

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
511
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-78 over Jennings Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR-78 over Jennings Branch in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 511 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-78
CrossesJennings Branch
Location0.9 Mi. E CR-29
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.08384, -86.2707
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic511 (2021)
Projected traffic540 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$432,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-78 over Jennings Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-78 over Jennings 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR-78 over Jennings Branch carry?

About 511 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-78 over Jennings Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR-78 over Jennings Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.