US Bridges

County Road 469 over Branch

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Cullman County, Alabama · CR 469 · Structure no. 019149

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 469 over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 469 over Branch in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 469
CrossesBranch
LocationCR 469
RouteCounty Highway 469
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.13536, -86.87464
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2018)
Projected traffic280 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$265,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 469 over Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 469 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 County Road 469 over Branch carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 469 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 469 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.