844 over Branch
GoodCullman County, Alabama · CR 844 · Structure no. 013750
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 1991 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
844 over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 844 over Branch in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 88 years old, older 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 844 over Branch built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is 844 over 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does 844 over Branch carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (1991 count).
How long is 844 over Branch?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 844 over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.