US Bridges

CR-56 over Spear Branch

Good

Coosa County, Alabama · 0.82 Miles E of Weogufka · Structure no. 021329

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-56 over Spear Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR-56 over Spear Branch in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 107 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-56
CrossesSpear Branch
Location0.82 Miles E of Weogufka
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.01826, -86.29965
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 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 traffic107 (2021)
Projected traffic159 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$316,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-56 over Spear Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-56 over Spear 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-56 over Spear Branch carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR-56 over Spear Branch?

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

Who owns CR-56 over Spear Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.